Inspection Report

Business Name
El Indio
Business Address
1943 W PEORIA AVE PHOENIX AZ 85029
Permit Number
MF-08-0105
Permit Type
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3
Inspection Purpose
Mobile Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
4/25/2024
Grade
C
Priority Violation
2
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 chlorine sanitizer at 25 ppm. Informed person in charge that proper chlorine solution levels should be be 50 to 100ppm. Had person in charge add more chlorine till it is at 50 ppm

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 22

Repeat Violation

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 fresh pico de gallo and cut tomatoes under the cook line fridge at 45F. Person in charge states they are held in fridge with ice underneath for an hour before fridge is up and running. Fridge temperature was measured at 44F start of inspection and found later to be at 41F. Informed person in charge of proper transport of TCS items.

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

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
Emailed to person in charge
A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20], [3-501.16], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge and was denied. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.



Award: C,Signer: Louis B.

"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.