Inspection Report
Taqueria Obregon LLC
3401 E MCDOWELL RD PHOENIX AZ 85008
FD-82632
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
5/10/2024
Not Participating
3
Completed
Violations
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 foods at self-serve salsa bar measuring at 49*F to 51*F and bagged mozzarella cheese in standing 1-door cold holding unit at 57*F to 60*F. Time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in salsa bar included pico de gallo (with diced tomatoes), salsa verde, salsa roja. Person in charge (PIC) stated items have been in unit since opening time and are changed out every 3 to 4 hours. Discussed with PIC that items must be held at 41*F or below. Mozzarella cheese was voluntarily discarded. Time was a control policy was created and discussed for the food items in the salsa bar.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 23
Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food -
Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Observed 5 gallon container of menudo date marked 5/2 and another 5 gallon container of
salsa verde date marked 5/2. Discussed with person in charge that time/ temperature control
for safety (TCS) foods must be date marked and disposed of after 6 days after the date of
preparation. PIC discarded menudo and salsa.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 33
Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
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 bottom part of 1-door cold holding unit at 59.9*F, measured with min/ max thermometer. Observed fan inside unit turned off. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that cold holding units must be able to hold food items at 41*F and below.
Reinspection to occur in about 10 days.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 38
Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present
Comments:
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Observed several flies around establishment and in food prep areas. Discussed with person in charge that additional pest control is needed and suggested fly zappers that retain insects within.
Reinspection to occur within 10 days.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 39
Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.11, P: Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers. 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 self-serve salsa bar with no sneeze guards. Discussed with person in charge that food must be protected from contamination by consumers.
Reinspection to occur within 3 days.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Comments/Details
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager
Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) at establishment. Please ensure at least one CFPM is onsite during all times of food preparation.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection report emailed.
El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.
Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:
• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o
• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,
o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)
o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)
o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)
o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)
Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.
Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 20,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Request Notes: Hold for review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA/DC added correction to 21,Signer: Fernando Cota
"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.
| 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.