Federico's Mexican Food

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Observed large plastic tub of red salsa (48-50'F) and deep cambro of red rice (47-49'F) both prepared yesterday, more than 6hours prior to inspection. Discussed proper cooling parameters with PIC. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed 2 five gallon containers of red salsa in walk-in fridge date marked 4/22. Upon questioning, PIC stated large container of individually packaged red salsas dated 4/29 are from the 4/22 batch and were packaged on 4/29. Reviewed proper date marking. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restrooms. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Employee items observed on shelf above tortillas next to stove. PIC stated they will relocate employee items to appropriate location separate from food items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection

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Observed shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, Pico de Gallo, guacamole containing tomatoes, sour cream, raw chicken, cooked beef rolled tacos in prep table with temperatures between 45 to 47*F at time of inspection. Per cook, all items were placed in the prep table less than 2 hours prior to inspection and were relocated to the walk-in cooler to rapid cool at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the walk-in cooler door in disrepair with broken corners and light showing through the bottom at time of inspection. Informed the PIC to repair/replace walk-in cooler door to prevent temperature issues in the walk-in cooler at time of inspection. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed employee cell phones, laptop, and water bottles on soda storage rack & on top of ice machine in the back of house at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) moved items to designated employee area at time of inspection. Employee items must be stored in designated areas to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Corrective action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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During inspection observed unpackaged American cheese being stored directly in the freezer shelf rack. The person in charge (PIC) placed cheese on clean metal pan at the time of inspection. Reviewed proper storage of food to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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During inspection observed the walk-in cooler door in disrepair with broken corners on the bottom. The broken areas do not appear to affect unit temperatures or loose cold air. Informed the PIC to repair/replace walk-in cooler door to prevent temperature issues in the walk-in freezer in the future. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-502.11(A) and (C) - Core: Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices

Repeat Violation Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises. Open containers of salt, garlic, sugar, dry pinto beans etc. in dry storage. Provide lids on containers to prevent contamination from dust, other food items, etc Person in charge stated orders are in place for lids. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Repeat Violation ? Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Large blocks of cheese in reach-in refrigerator laying directly on top of cardboard. Remove cardboard and place cheese in containers that are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Also, old cheese shredder not in use stored on shelving. Ensure that food only touches equipment that is smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable, and old equipment removed. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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.... Interior of ice machine heavily soiled. Clean and maintain clean. Correct By: 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.... Slices of cheesecakes and tres leches cake in the front glass cooler holding at 45'F. Per manager, slices have been in this cooler over night. Slices were discarded. Do not use this unit for foods that require holding at 41'F or below until repaired. Liquid eggs at 52'F and cooked machaca at 44-47'F on line. Per manager, these items were sitting out for a short time while fulfilling a large order. Items were placed into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool down. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises.... Open containers of salt, garlic, sugar, etc. in dry storage. Salt was spilled into garlic. Please provide lids on containers to prevent contamination from dust, other food items, etc. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces... Large hunks of cheese in reach-in freezer laying directly on top of cardboard. Please remove the cardboard and place cheese in containers that are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Also, several pieces of equipment were peeling or in disrepair. Manager discarded equipment. Ensure that food only touches equipment that is smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable, and in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -- The grille on the air return above the upright freezer has a heavy accumulation of dust adhering. Clean. -- There is an accumulation of spilled food on the floor of the walk-in below the racks. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection