La Hereford Super Carniceria

Inspector's notes

Observed a film of pink organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to have the ice machine cleaned and to clean the ice machine on a more regular basis to prevent the buildup of organic matter inside the ice machine. The person in charge will have the ice machine cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed two large pans of cooked tamales inside of the walk-in cooler without any date marking on them. According to the person in charge, the tamales had been cooked on Saturday. Also observed a pan of cooked red chili beef with a date mark of 5/12-5/19. Discussed with person in charge that date marking includes the day of cooking as day 1, and then 6 more days, which for the red chili beef ends on 5/18, not 5/19. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed an ice scoop laying down inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to store the ice scoop in a clean, dry container or if they choose to continue storing it in the ice, that they store the scoop with the handle facing straight-up so it is above the surface of ice. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a container of raw shell eggs stored over a small plastic tub of ready-to-eat chopped raw onion and cilantro mix and another small container of olives in the walk-in cooler. The container of onion-cilantro mix and olives was embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed pink organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to have the ice machine cleaned and to clean the ice machine on a more regular basis to prevent the buildup of organic matter inside the ice machine. The person in charge will have the ice machine cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a handwashing sink across from the main 3-compartment sink in the kitchen area that is draining very slowly. Discussed with person in charge to repair the sink so that the sink drains properly. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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. --All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items in the walk-in refrigerator measured internal temperatures between 44°F-52°F. Thermometer was calibrated on site. They included various cooked meats, cooked veggies, cooked beans, cooked rice, and salsa. Walk-in refrigerator measured an ambient air temperature of 47°F via min/max thermometer. Per the owner, a repair technician serviced the unit and installed a new part for it about 2 hours prior. They had increased the temperature of the walk-in temporarily to defrost the unit. The walk-in was adjusted and measured an ambient air temperature less than 41°F. Food items out of temperature were portioned into smaller containers to facilitate rapid cooling. Reviewed cold holding requirements with the owner and discussed moving food items into the other walk-in refrigerator during repairs. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection