La Mexicana Tortillas

Inspector's notes

-- Observed can of non-food grade lubricant (WD-40) being stored above corn tortilla machinery. Reviewed with the PIC the following: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Reminders/Discussions with PIC: Lubricants and other substances that contact food, such as countertops, cutlery, or food-processing machinery are required to be food grade. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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-- Multiple doors throughout the facility were kept open without air curtains or sufficient screens to protect from potential entry of pests. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: o Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; o Closed, tight-fitting windows; and o Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- Employees observed working with exposed foods (kneading masa) with bracelet on wrists. Reviewed jewelry restrictions with the PIC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Requested jewelry be removed or restrained by glove (if wearing for religious purposes) at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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-- Observed towels being used to absorb moisture for flour tortillas in processing machine. Observed belts on machinery with significant breakage/damage due to wear. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Repair or replace equipment prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- Pipe under 3-compartment sink for corn tortilla side leaks significantly when in use. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- No closed trash receptacles for women's restrooms. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide for every stall prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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No soap available at hand wash stations in men's restroom, in flour tortilla packing room (not in operation at time of inspection), flour processing area (not in operation at time of inspection), nor at corn tortilla processing area (in operation). PIC provided soap from storage.

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Leak on hose in rear of facility by back door of corn area. Very slow drains on flour area's 3 compartment sink.

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Doors have been provided to restrooms but the central door to the restroom area does not close properly. The self-closing mechanism does not shut the door and the door was left ajar during inspection. Please adjust door and self-closing mechanism so that it shuts properly. A toilet room located on the shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. ***4th consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Addl Notes: No covers for receptacles in women's restroom.

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Various areas throughout facility still in need of repair. PIC stated some areas are currently being worked on including the coved base in flour tortilla packing area and storage room. Other areas in need of repair include: Caulking missing at hand wash station outside restrooms. Men's and women's restrooms caulking is beginning to crack and could use a new application. Floors, corner panels, and wall damage noted in various areas including corner panels on wall to storage room outside front office are damaged or missing, floor in front of 3 compartment sink in flour area, bottom of central wall in flour area, wall panel on walk-in, and outdoor drain area in rear of facility. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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There is no door on the women's toilet room, which opens into the production area. 3rd repeat violation. Provide a tight fitting and self-closing door. Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Caulking at hand wash station in women's restroom and hand wash station outside restrooms missing or cracked. Corner panels on wall to storage room outside front office are damaged or missing. Coved base near 3 compartment sink coming away from wall in flour area.

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No paper towels or other approved drying device at the handwashing sink in the back of the production area (masa area). Second repeat violation. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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There is no door on the women's toilet room, which opens into the production area. Second repeat violation. Provide a tight fitting and self-closing door. Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. -- No paper towels or other drying device at the handwashing sink in the flour room (masa area). Towels were provided. ** 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected -- Both roll-up doors do not close tightly. Repair the bottom of the doors and the rubber seal so that these doors close tightly. ** Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment.** Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Core-3-305.12, C: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas -- Bags of Maseca and bags of flour stored in unenclosed outdoor areas where they are subject to weather, birds perching overhead (bird feces present on overhead rails in area immediately outside the production area), and insects. Store all foods inside the building. (Note: Person in charge states that these items will be used up / removed prior to close of this day's production) Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed There is no door on the women's toilet room, which opens into the production area. Provide a tight fitting and self-closing door. ** Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability -- Flooring in production area near 3 compartment sink is damage and eroded. Caulking missing above hand wash station in flour room. Please repair these areas to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd