Inspection Report

Business Name
Antojito Colombiano dba Empanada Empire

Business Address
222 N ASH ST GILBERT AZ 85233

Permit Number
MF-23-0587

Permit Type
Mobile Food Annual - Mobile Annual Event Food Establishment

Inspection Purpose
Mobile Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
11/8/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 8

Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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.......Observed a worker handle cash and then continue, without washing hands, to prep/serve food. Another worker left the booth and returned with a temporary handwash set up, and then, without washing her hands, began food prep/service. Both workers were instructed of handwashing requirements.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 29

Description: Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP plan

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-502.12 (B1-3, B5-6, D1, D2a, D2f-h, D3, and E2-4), Pf: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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/3978/Food-Variances.....Observed vacuum packaged raw chorizo, which per operator, was packaged in the permitted commissary kitchen. The commissary kitchen, however, does not has not submitted a HACCP plan to and obtained approval from MCESD HACCP coordinator. Discontinue maintaining unapproved reduced oxygen packaged TCS food without prior approval from the Department. The sealed packages were opened on site. Variance/HACCP information available online at: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29747/HACCPVariance-Guidance-PDF

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 57

Description: MCEHC Mobile Food Requirements

Comments:

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6g; Annual Event Food Establishment is not equipped with permanently installed self-contained hand-washing lavatory that is at least 9 inches wide, 9 inches long, 5 inches deep and/or a minimum 5 gallon capacity and/or provides hot/cold water at a rate of 1/2 gallon per minute and/or does not contain a waste tank that is 15% greater in capacity.......Poor water flow from the handwashing sink spigot due to low water level (about an inch) in the supply container. Adequately fill handwashing fresh water tank. The tank was filled after instruction.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspected at Fountain Hills Farmers Market, 16831 Ave of the Fountains
Report emailed.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.
If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:
• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or
• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,
o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)
o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)
o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)
If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.

Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Tatiana Quintero

"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.