Inspection Report

Business Name
Carniceria Ponderosa 2

Business Address
3510 W BELL RD GLENDALE AZ 85308

Permit Number
FD-81453

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
10/23/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 6

Description: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

Comments:

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen area. Employee drinks are to be stored in an assigned break area

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

Observed hand sink across from grills with no soap dispenser. All hand sinks are to be stocked with soap for hand washing. Soap brought to sink for use. Advised manager to replace soap dispenser or use a pump soap so staff can wash hands.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 21

Repeat Violation

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 carnitas at hot hold display at 108*F. Carnitas were reheated to 165*F

Observed fish at hot hold display ay 110*F Fish was embargoed and discarded

Observed chile rellano at hot hold display 112*F. Chile rellano was embargoed and discarded. Hot hold to be 135*F or greater. Advised manager to monitor hot hold temperatures using a metal stem thermometer.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 pico de gallo in cold hold unit at 50*F. Observed rice cooked the day before and placed in walk in cooler overnight at 60*F in walk in cooler. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. Pico de Gallo and rice was embargoed and discarded.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 37

Description: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container

Comments:

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [19], [3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding.], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Luis G.
Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.
Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.

Inspection completed with Badge # 197

Provided documentation for using time as control
Provided cooling reference materials

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,Embargo Lbs: 22,Signer: Luis Gamez

"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.