Inspection Report
Don Pancho Mexican Food
725 N CENTRAL AVE AVONDALE AZ 85323
FD-23-06466
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
1/3/2024
3
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 15
Description: Food Separated and Protected
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.13(A), P: Consumer Self-Service Operations. - There is a make table in the dining area that is used for self service of open foods. If you want to use this then provide a sneeze guard that shield the food. In general the sneeze guard is angled backward and starts about 6 inches before the well edge and 13-14 inches off the counter.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 45
Description: Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, Used
Comments:
Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items - Noted single service items stored with opening up, multiple items, Store inverted and keep in original packaging as much as possible.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 47
Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
Comments:
Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Please address the following item:
a). The storage racks, all of them, in the walk-in are rusted. Please replace. Repainting usually does not work once rusted.
b). Hood will need to be caulked at the joints where open.
c). Please seal the gap between the fryer shield and the fryer.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
MaintainedPRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required - Dual check valve on the carbonator of the soda system has been leaking, or have coke replace it or have them provide you with a tag stating that the backflow devise is working properly. Another option is to have the reduced pressure zone backflow valve upstream tested and certified.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Please correct the following.
a). Run the ice machine drain lines along the wall to the floor sink. Maintain gravity flow and an air gap at the floor sink.
b). Please re-run the drain line of the soda fountain and lead to the floor sink along the wall. Brace properly and keep the shortest run to the floor sink from the wall.
c). Please re-caulk the ladies room toilet, hand wash sinks in the restrooms, prep sink and hand sink in the kitchen and mop sink. Clean old caulk and re-caulk- beveled away from the wall or flush between sink and wall. (Not concave).
d). Replace / Repair the leaking hand wash sink faucet in the men's room.
e). Extend the AC Condensate drain line at the mop sink and clear edge, install elbow down.
f). Re-mount the T&P drain line on the water heater after raising the unit.
g). Mount the water heater in the corner on a stand and remove bricks.
h). Install a hub drain for the RP valve upstream of the soda fountain and lead to the floor sink. You can manifold with the soda drain line.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 52
Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage - P trap is missing from the sewer line between the grease trap and the sewer connection at the wall. Please install.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas. Please repair the following:
a), Install a corner guard at the entrance of the dry storage area.
b). Install coved metal base in the walk-in. If you clean the floor / wall juncture and there is a cove that is in good shape that is fine or install base over it if the joint is rusted.
c). Coved rubber base is loose in several areas and needs to be re-mounted or replaced.
d). Remove excess water line for coffee brewer.
e). Provide a self closer on the screen or back door.
f). Gasket on the reach in table is deteriorating, please replace.
g). Please remove the bottom shelve on the pass through table near the hood so the floor is accessible for cleaning and you can remove the beverage crate that is holding it up.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 56
Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Comments:
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting - Measured 20-30 foot candles at the cooks line, please replace some of the bulbs and install where missing and increase intensity to 50 foot candles.
Please the air intake louvers in the ceiling.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Comments/Details
This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, meaning issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Note that fees paid up to this inspection approval did not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Checks and money orders are also accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail. For further instructions on mail in payments please refer to the printed invoice.
Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is also the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.
Establishment has two home style freezers that will need to be removed and replaced with a commercial freezer that will provide enough space for all the frozen foods. You will be required to have this addressed before July 3rd, 2024
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Award: Not Participating,Signer: Carlos
"A" for Food Safety
Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.
How does it work?
The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.
How can I determine the grade?
The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.
Definitions
- Priority Violation
- Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
- Priority Foundation Violation
- Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
- Core Violation
- Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
- Cutting Edge Program
- All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
| Violation Category | Grade A | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade D | Grade D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | more than 2 | more than 3 |
| Priority Foundation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | more than 3 | more than 0 |
Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.