Inspection Report

Business Name
La Cosalteca

Business Address
14150 W CRABAPPLE DR SURPRISE AZ 85387

Permit Number
MF-23-1024

Permit Type
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3

Inspection Purpose
Mobile Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
12/6/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Addl Notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat produce such as : whole lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro in two door refrigeration unit. Operator was instructed to store raw shelled eggs at the bottom shelf to prevent cross contamination. Operator proceeded to properly store eggs in bottom shelf of refrigeration unit at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-304.15 (A) - Priority: Gloves, Use Limitation; Limited to One Task. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Addl Notes: Observed operator using gloves to cook food at cook line while engaging in other activities such as (pick up paper from floor, touching other equipment, taking orders) during times of interruption. Discussed with operator single-use gloves shall be used for no more than one task. Operator was instructed to discard gloves and properly wash hand at hand wash station before returning to cook line and food preparation area. Ensure single use gloves are discarded upon switching tasks and during interruptions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 35

Description: Approved Thawing Methods Used

Comments:

3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Addl Notes: Observed packaged raw meat thawing at room temperature, internal temperature of raw meat at 30*F. Discussed with Operator proper thawing methods include, under refrigeration, under running water, in microwave or part of cooking process. Operator proceeded to place meat to be stored inside refrigeration unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Addl Notes: Observed main entry doors open and door separating driving cab from kitchen area on mobile food establishment also open. Discussed with operator keeping doors closed to prevent dirt, insects and rodents. Operator proceeded to close doors at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 48

Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips

Comments:

4-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents. 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. Addl Notes: Observed operator washing dishes and at three compartment sink but, third compartment was missing sanitizing solution. Operator was instructed to use adequate sanitizing chlorine 50-100ppm for sanitizing of dishes at third compartment. Operator proceeded to properly sanitize dishes with 100ppm Chlorine at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details

Predefined Comment: 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.