Inspection Report

Business Name
Carniceria Sonora

Business Address
3135 S 48TH ST TEMPE AZ 85282

Permit Number
FD-66427

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
11/1/2023

Grade
B

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ------ Observed the back door by the 3 comp sink propped open with no air curtain present. Discussed that openings like these may allow unwanted pests such as houseflies into the establishment. The manager closed the back door on at the time of inspection. Advised PIC to install air curtain if they would like to leave the doors open to provide additional air flow.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 47

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

Comments:

Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. ------- Observed a non-NSF (or equivalent) nixtamal grinder in the tortilla area. Observed multiple food contact surfaces with unsealed open seams, sharp corners, penetrations and rough welds that make it difficult to thoroughly clean and may allow foods to collect. Observed two lava stone grinders used to grind the nixtamal into masa. Advised PIC that multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; finished to have smooth welds and joints. Discussed that equipment must be accessible for cleaning and inspection without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and allen wrenches. PIC stated the grinder has been in use for many years. Advised PIC that this machine cannot be easily modified to be come commercial quality and must be replaced prior to re-inspection on 11/10/2023. Advised PIC to ensure all parts are thoroughly cleaned or to discontinue use until a new grinder can be obtained.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

Core-6-501.14, C: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition ------ Observed a heavy accumulation of dust from the ventilation above the prep cooler adjacent from the hood vent in the small enclosed kitchen. PIC stated it would be cleaned as soon as possible. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

A re-inspection will take place on 10/10/2023 to ensure priority foundation violation #45 has been corrected.

A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B,Signer: Maria Magdalene,Food Manager Licenses: 2

"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.