Inspection Report

Business Name
El Super Taco
Business Address
14620 N CAVE CREEK RD PHOENIX AZ 85022
Permit Number
FD-79643
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
2/6/2024
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Observed raw pork stored over cut vegetables and soups on the shelf next to the door of the walk-in cooler. All raw animal foods must be separated from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display. The PIC moved the raw products to the bottom shelf.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 buildup of organic matter on the inner rim of the ice machine. All equipment must be cleaned as frequently as necessary in order to prevent any buildup of organic matter.

Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection.

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 the tray of the meat slicer with food debris on the food-contact surface. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The PIC placed the tray in the sink to be cleaned and sanitized.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 37

Description: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container

Comments:

Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

Observed a bin of white powder stored under the prep table of the kitchen. The PIC identified the product as salt. Food not readily identifiable on sight which has been removed from the original container must have a label.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Observed tiles missing underneath the sink of the three-compartment sink. Missing FRP, tile, or other waterproof surface material in high moisture areas must be replaced in order to prevent any further issues of cleanable surface.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

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

At time of inspection, the outdoor cooking area was not in use. The PIC indicated that the portable outdoor sink is stocked and ready only during usage of the grill area.

Discussed with PIC about bin cleaning for utensils, outdoor sink.
Inspection conducted RS1197.
Inspection report sent via email.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.

The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to
permittees in the coming months. 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)

Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.



Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Alondra E.

"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.