4 Sons Food Store

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment's main cold holding unit containing pre-prepared sandwiches with meat and cheese as well as yogurts and cut melons at an ambient temperature of around 50°F. All TCS foods stored inside had been delivered an hour and a half prior to inspection and were relocated to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection will occur on 7/17/26.

Inspector's notes

Observed cases of waters and other drinks stored on ground on display and in back of establishment. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed assorted size bottles of plain and flavored milk with internal temperatures of 52-53 degrees Fahrenheit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per person in charge (PIC), milk was received during delivery at 10:00am, less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Items were located in a walk-in refrigerator that was not holding cold. Milk was moved to alternative walk-in refrigerator that was holding cold. Inspector verified that remaining milk was cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Ambient temperature of larger walk-in refrigerator was measured at 48F with min-max thermometer with out-of-temperature TCS foods inside. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. TCS items received in a delivery less than 4 hours prior to the inspection were moved to another walk-in refrigerator that was holding cold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection will occur on 1/17/2025.

Inspector's notes

No sink in the establishment was able to attain a water temperature warmer than 67F after running water continuously for more than 15 minutes. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection will occur on 1/17/2025.

Inspector's notes

Observed that hot water is only available at sinks in establishment after at least 10 minutes of continuous use. Ensure that hot water at least 100-110 degrees for hand washing and 110'F for manual warewashing is available within 45 seconds at all sinks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed that junction between the 3-compartment sink and the wall is not caulked, leaving a substantial gap. Ensure that junctions between plumbing equipment and the corresponding wall are caulked and maintained to be smooth and easily cleanable to prevent harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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 organic matter buildup on the upper portion of the chute of the ice machine at the beverage station in the retail area. Person in charge stated that it would be addressed. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed excessive organic matter on the ceiling and walls of the rear walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Observed no hot water available at any sink in the establishment. Person in charge put in a work order at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on 3/1/2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Repeat Violation Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Observed women's restroom with no covered trash receptacle available. Discussed with the person in charge that all restrooms that are used by females should have a covered trash receptacle available for sanitary napkins. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed missing caulking around plumbing penetrations under three compartment sink. Observed caulking to be missing around three compartment sink. Seal/patch areas so that areas are smooth, easily cleanable, and prevents seepage of water/entry of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Observed no covered trash can in women's restroom used by employees. Provide lidded trashcan for disposal of feminine products. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed white, fuzzy organic growth substance and black organic growth substance on drink racks in non-alcoholic walk-in. Also observed sticky brown spill in back corner of walk in under milks. Clean and clean at a frequency to prevent buildup of dust, dirt, food debris, trash, and other organic matter. 2nd Consecutive Violation Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed missing caulking around plumbing penetrations under three compartment sink. Observed caulking to be missing around three compartment sink. Seal/patch areas so that areas are smooth, easily cleanable, and prevents seepage of water/entry of pests. Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection