Inspection Report

Business Name
El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant

Business Address
10839 E MAIN ST APACHE JUNCTION AZ 85120

Permit Number
FD-86655

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Meat Market

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
2/14/2024

Grade
C

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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 deli slicer, butcher saw and meat grinder with accumulation of food debris on food contact surface. According to employee, both pieces of equipment were last used previous day and were disassembled to be cleaned at time of inspection. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule of 4 hours to prevent accumulation of food debris.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 27

Description: Food Additives: Approved and Properly Used

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-202.12, P: Additives. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Observed box of sodium sulphite used to preserve raw meats. Label on box strictly states it cannot be used on food and must only be used as a cleaning agent. Instructed employee to discontinue use of food additive.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 53

Description: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean

Comments:

Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed

Observed broken hinge in employee restroom in meat department, prohibiting door from self closing. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Emailed report

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Must obtain within 90 days.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Report emailed at time of inspection.

Award: C,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH (Changed times from PM to AM),Signer: Evelyn Torres

"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.