Inspection Report

Business Name
La Fiesta Market, Inc. #2

Business Address
7707 W MC 85 BUCKEYE AZ 85326

Permit Number
FD-38617

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
12/16/2024

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed multiple hand sinks throughout the restaurant including in the kitchen area and in the men's/women's room without hand washing signage for employees. All hand sinks that are used by employees shall have approved signage to promote proper hand washing. Provided county approved signage to manager at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Addl Notes: Observed multiple tubs of cooked Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items located in the walk-in cooler of the restaurant registering internal temperatures ranging between 46°F-55°F. The food items include cooked beans, birria, chile rojo, chile verde, cabeza, lengua, and pozole. Per manager, the food items were all cooked between 1-3 days prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. The manager voluntarily discarded the TCS food items at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 47

Repeat Violation

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation Addl Notes: Observed multiple hand sinks in the kitchen area and restrooms without adequate caulking/sealant at the sink/wall juncture. The establishment shall maintain all fixed equipment properly sealed at the equipment/wall juncture. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed door of the walk-in cooler unable to latch shut. Observed the gasket on the cooler door in disrepair, preventing the door to properly seal shut. The walk-in cooler door shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 51

Repeat Violation

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed missing cap for the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device at the mop sink. The establishment shall replace the AVB backflow prevention device at the mop sink to ensure proper backflow prevention. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

Comments/Details

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.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
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.