Inspection Report

Business Name
Taco Mich & Bar 4
Business Address
1301 E NORTHERN AVE PHOENIX AZ 85020
Permit Number
FD-66031
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Immediate Suspension
Inspection Date
2/8/2024
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Re-Inspection Required

Violations

Violation #: 11

Description: Gross Insanitary Conditions that may Endanger Public Health (ISFD)

Comments:

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Observed the walk-in cooler with internal ambient temperature of 57.2F as measured by the inspector min/max thermometer. An internal thermometer in the walk-in displayed 50F. TCS food items inside the walk-in had internal temperatures between 47F - 59F. The person in charge stated all TCS food items had all been in the walk-in cooler for more than 4 hours, all TCS food items were embargoed at the time of inspection. The establishment has only one walk-in cooler and lacks available equipment to cool and maintain cold holding of TCS foods at proper cold holding temperature of 41F or below. Inadequate amount of refrigeration for the amount of TCS food on premises.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.

Observed TCS foods in the walk-in cooler with internal temperature between 47F -59F. TCS food items included raw and cooked meats, dairy products, heat treated roasted vegetables, cooked salsas and sauces, and cooked soups/stews. The person in charge stated all TCS food items had been in the walk-in cooler for more than 4 hours. All TCS foods in the walk-in cooler were embargoed at the time of inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

Maricopa County policy requires suspension of the operating permit of businesses with serious conditions constituting an imminent public health threat. Your permit is hereby suspended. If desired, you may request a hearing within 15 days. When violations are corrected call this office for a reinspection to reinstate your operating permit. If violations are not corrected or if a hearing is not requested within 25 days, your operating permit will be revoked.

Notice of suspension form provided to operator at the time of inspection.

Establishment posted closed.

Report delivered via email.

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.



Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Joel Gonzalez ,Review Notes: QA - MB (D report)

"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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.