Inspection Report
TACOS Y HUARACHES EL GORDO
1940 E BROADWAY RD MESA AZ 85204
FD-24-02646
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Advisory Inspection
4/22/2024
0
Completed
Comments/Details
Permit is not yet approved.
Correct the following items prior to reinspection.
1) Replace the hand sink next to the mop sink. Provide a new NSF approved hand sink next to the prep sink. Route the drain line to the nearest floor sink. Do not tie into other drain lines.
2) Repair the walk-in cooler so that it holds an ambient air temperature of 41’F or below. Walk-in unit was not on at the time of inspection.
3) Trim the riser for the 3-compartment sink. Riser must be below the bottom basin of the 3-compartment sink.
4) Contact the fire marshal/city of Mesa about the current hood. Ensure hood and ansul systems meet current code.
5) Test and certify both RPZ backflow devices. Ensure drain line for the soda equipment is hard piped to the nearest floor sink.
6) Replace the hand sink faucet for the hand sink at the front of the house. Base of faucet was in disrepair.
7) Ensure all drain lines are hard piped and have a 1-inch air gap above the floor sink.
8) Provide an air curtain to the back delivery door. Air curtain must turn on/off via a micro switch. Repair the air curtain set-up for the drive thru delivery window. Air curtain must not be activated via a light switch. Provide a micro switch.
9) Repair flooring as needed. All flooring must be smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.
10) Switch out the any perforated ceiling tiles in the water heater area and storage room for washable vinyl (light in color).
11) Remove the unused lines near the water heater. Trim and cap off the old chase lines near the water heater.
12) Provide a U-shaped toilet seat for both restrooms.
13) Repair or replace the spring for the pre-rinse sprayer for the 3-compartment sink.
14) Trim the foam below the 3-compartment sink and seal over the foam.
15) Provide high temperature silver colored silicone to the gaps of the hood.
On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.
If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:
• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or
• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,
o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)
o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)
o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)
If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
"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.