Inspection Report

Business Name
La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
Business Address
4117 N 16TH ST PHOENIX AZ 85016
Permit Number
FD-82990
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
11/14/2023
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring>>>Observed multiple dead insects on the floors of the unused storage room near the drive thru window. Person in charge (PIC) states this area is just used for storage of carbonated drink syrup boxes and other unused items. Explained to PIC that a frequent cleaning of the floors and areas surrounding the boxed syrups is necessary to prevent spilling and attraction of pests. Please have area cleaned regularly and keep all boxed syrups above the ground to avoid harboring and attraction of pests.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter>>>Observed back storage room with older, not in service equipment and tools at time of inspection. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that all unnecessary items not needed for the daily functioning of the establishment should be removed to prevent harboring conditions and attraction of pests. Please remove all unnecessary items from establishment prior to next routine inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

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

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

*Discussed NSF approved food storage containers.*

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: A,Signer: Christian Campos

"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.