Inspection Report

Business Name
Tacos De Cabeza Estilo Sonora El Cata

Business Address
5132 W CAMELBACK RD GLENDALE AZ 85301

Permit Number
MF-23-0225

Permit Type
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 2

Inspection Purpose
Mobile Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
10/19/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 8

Repeat Violation

Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

Addl Notes: Observed an employee touch a soiled rag then proceeding to don gloves to make aguas frescas. Employee washed their hands and donned new gloves to correct. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all staff should wash hands before donning gloves when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation

Violation #: 10

Repeat Violation

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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. Addl Notes: Observed only hand washing sink for employees to be blocked by styrofoam plates, without soap, paper towels and not on and working. When turning the knobs on the only handwashing station present, there wasn't any water available. Per PIC they were out of water and were having a hard time accessing the fresh water tank. Person in charge moved a table and stationary pole that was blocking access to the fresh water tank and filled the tank. After filling tank water was available. Reminded operator/person in charge that handwashing station shall be in working order during all times of operation. All hand washing sinks shall be accessible and stocked with soap, paper towels and 100*F water. Person in charge/operator retrieved the battery and plugged it into the unit. Corrected by plugging in the battery and refilling the tank. Of note: (Commissary is at the same address as the mobile food unit.) Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

Violation #: 41

Description: Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored

Comments:

3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Addl Notes: Observed sanitizer bucket being used with 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with PIC proper sanitizer levels must be maintained. PIC made a new batch of sanitizer and it was at 50ppm at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces Addl Notes: Observed in front of the hot holding well and hand wash sink, an attached cutting board that is broken and has dark black and brown food debris in the cracks, screws and along the side. Discussed with PIC to no longer use the cutting board and to replace. Cutting boards and All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"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.