Inspection Report

Business Name
El Alamo Carniceria

Business Address
773 E CHANDLER BLVD CHANDLER AZ 85225

Permit Number
FD-39945

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/11/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 21

Description: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.>>>Observed fried pork tripe and buche with internal temperature of 125*F via probe thermometer at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) states the items were fried (cooked) an hour before inspection started. Explained to PIC that all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be at 135*F or above except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control. PIC instructed employee to reheat TCS foods at time of inspection before placing back into the hot holding unit at correct temperature.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 28

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers>>>Observed two buckets previously used for food storage filled with sanitizer at time of inspection. PIC states these buckets are specifically used to hold sanitizer and wipe cloths. Explained to PIC that these buckets that do not bare "chemical" "sanitizer" label, must have a label written or placed by PIC or employees when and if it will be used for sanitizer. Buckets are not to be used for any other purpose but sanitizer from then on forward. PIC labeled buckets with "sanitizer" at time of inspection. Please continue to label all containers used to store cleaning/sanitizing chemicals with the appropriate name and label.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 47

Repeat Violation

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

Comments:

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment>>>Observed walk-in door with loose side gasket when opened. Explained to PIC the importance of keeping all door hinges, seals, gaskets in good repair at all times. Please fix prior to next routine inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas>>>Observed inner left rim of the handwashing sink located by the 3 comp sink missing about 4 inches of caulking between the shield and sink. Explained to PIC the importance of keeping all openings and spaces in between sinks and walls/shields filled with caulking to allow for smooth, cleanable surfaces and avoid residual water from getting into cracks and crevices in the kitchen area. Please fix prior to next routine inspection.

Repeat Violations: 3rd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Report was emailed to person in charge.

Of note: No raw foods were present in storage or for sale at time of inspection. Discussed having adequate consumer advisory available when raw foods such as ceviche are prepared and sold to the public.

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.

Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mohammed Ashraf

"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.