Burger King

Inspector's notes

Observed the freezer at 35*F. Much of the food stored in the freezer that is labeled 'keep frozen' is thawed or actively thawing. PIC informed that the freezer raised in temperature the night prior and a company replaced a part. The company is coming back to finish the work on it. Informed PIC that frozen foods need to stay frozen. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen unless in the process of slacking or thawing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the existing caulking along the hand sink by the chemical storage and by the mop sink with cracked separated caulking. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all fixed equipment that is not easily moved for proper cleaning shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

Inspector's notes

Observed in the back chemical room an industrial slicer dirty with food particles, stored on the ground under the hand washing sink. Per Person in Charge (PIC) the slicer is used for tomato and onions. Discussed with PIC equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles stored away as clean and in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. PIC placed slicer at the three compartment sink to be recleaned and will store 6 inches off the ground. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

>>>Observed at the prep sink in the back by the grease bin with missing caulking along the wall. Also observed the existing caulking along the hand sink in the back by the mop sink with cracked separated caulking. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all fixed equipment that is not easily moved for proper cleaning shall be sealed to the wall. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

>>>Observed several pipes at the floor sink of the ice machine to be missing the 1 inch air gap at the floor sinks. Discussed with PIC to make sure all floor sinks have 1 inch gap of air between drainage pipe and floor sinks to avoid back siphoning contaminates. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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 in the walk-in deli ham, chopped lettuce, sliced tomato, liquid ice cream mix, half & half cartons and pasteurized scrambled egg cartons with an internal temperature of 49*F to 51*F. Ambient air temperature of walk-in was at 56*F. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) the temperature control for safety ( TCS ) foods shall be kept at a temperature of 41'F to avoid growth of pathogens. Per PIC the walk-in refrigerator breaker was turned off by an employee when putting away the product when the delivery arrived. Per employee the breaker is turned off due to employee getting cold while putting away the delivery Per PIC the time the unit was shut off was less than 4 hours at time of inspection. PIC left cooler to turn breaker back on. PIC relocated deli ham, chopped lettuce, sliced tomato, liquid ice cream mix, half & half cartons and pasteurized scrambled egg cartons to freezer to rapidly cool. Discussed proper cold holding and proper food storage in the refrigerator to allow for adequate air flow. Ambient air temperature of walk-in reached 41*F before the end of the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. >>>Observed cut lettuce sliced tomato and american cheese on cook line at 60-64'F without a time mark for when it was placed out of temperature control. Per PIC, the cut lettuce sliced tomato and american cheese is being held under time as a control and provided establishment’s "time as a control" policy that listed the cut lettuce sliced tomato and american cheese. Per PIC, cut lettuce sliced tomato and american cheese were placed on the cook line less than 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC time marked the cut lettuce sliced tomato and american cheese at the time of inspection and will discard any remaining after 4 total hours out of temperature control. Discussed proper “time as a control” procedures with the PIC of marking the time when it was removed from refrigeration and the discard time, not exceeding 4 hours. Also discussed with PIC the importance of proper documentation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. >>>Observed walk-in refrigerator with a minimum ambient air temperature of 56.0'F and maintaining all TCS foods at 41'F or above at the time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain all TCS foods at 41'F or below. PIC turned breaker back on and walk-in reached 4*F before the end of the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 build up of brown organic matter on the interior the ice machine. Ice machines must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection