Cornish Pasty Co
A°960 W University Dr, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08775
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Apr 27, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observe significant flour and baking ingredient residue on interior surfaces of several under-counter reach-in coolers in pastry prep area. Please ensure physical facilities, including nonfood contact surfaces of equipment, are cleaned as often as necessary to be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 17, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
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Inspector's notes
Upon reinspection, observed 2-door prep-style refrigerator stocked with TCS foods ranging 48*F-53*F. The ambient temperature of the unit was 49.4*F, measured using min/max. 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 on 4/27/2026. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observe significant flour and baking ingredient residue on interior surfaces of several under-counter reach-in coolers in pastry prep area. Please ensure physical facilities, including nonfood contact surfaces of equipment, are cleaned as often as necessary to be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 7, 2026Routine1 priority3 foundation1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 4/17/2026. Of note: discussed hand soap availability, plumbing drain line materials. Provided bodily fluid/biohazard spill cleanup information via e-mail.
Inspector's notes
Hand washing sink in pastry prep area did not have paper towels available at time of inspection. All hand washing sinks must be stocked with hot water at 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit, hand soap/cleanser, and paper towels. Person in charge (PIC) provided paper towels during inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed substantial dried-on food residue on the food contact surface piece of a table-mounted can opener in the pastry prep area. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC was not sure last time can opener was used. PIC brought can opener to dish pit area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed several TCS foods, including scotch eggs with meat and chicken wings, with internal temperatures of 55F in a 2-door prep style refrigerator that was not holding cold. Cold time-and-temperature for safety (TCS) foods must be maintained at 41F or lower. Per person in charge, all items were placed into unit at 11am, less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. PIC moved items to alternate refrigeration to cool rapidly - inspector verified temperatures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a 2-door prep-style refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 55F 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 4/17/26.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observe significant flour and baking ingredient residue on interior surfaces of several under-counter reach-in coolers in pastry prep area. Please ensure physical facilities, including nonfood contact surfaces of equipment, are cleaned as often as necessary to be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Sep 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper storage location for knives with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the pasty assembly area at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple precooked pasties (chicken tikka, pepper steak, sarnie, chicken & potato, french dip, pork, cooked jackfruit) with temperatures between 47 to 50*F in the 3-door reach-in of the main kitchen at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), most pasties were in the prep cooler longer than 4 hours prior to inspection and were voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Observed ambient temperature of the 3-door reach in at 48.8*F at time of inspection. Establishment has multiple other working reach-in coolers, freezers, and walk-in cooler that are able to keep TCS food items at 41*F or below. 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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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of flour, dust, and food debris throughout the walls, under equipment, and inside prep tables in the pasty assembly area at time of inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 19, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles in drink area. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.
Mar 3, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Feb 5, 2025Routine3 priority1 coreD°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked onions, establishment made mint yogurt, and establishment made blue cheese, sticks of butter, and cut lettuce in prep table near the ovens with temperatures between 57 to 58*F at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), all items were in the prep table from the day prior except for the sticks of butter, which were placed in prep cooler less than 2 hours prior to inspection. All items were voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection. PIC moved sticks of butter were moved to reach-in to rapid cool at time of inspection. Observed ambient temperature of the prep table at 53.2*F at time of inspection. Establishment has multiple other working coolers, prep tables, and walk-ins. PIC called out repairman 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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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed RTE meat & cheese and cooked vegetable mix pasties in reach in cooler with prepped dates of 1/28 at time of inspection. Observed container of roasted red peppers in reach in cooler by the middle hallway prep station with a prepped date of 1/24 at time of inspection. Observed cornball sauce with a prepped date of 1/29 in reach-in cooler across from beer cooler at time of inspection. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC 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.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed sprayer nozzle spring broken and sprayer nozzle going into the basin of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about fixing sprayer nozzle at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 2/10/2025.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
2024
Sep 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed marinara, vegan gravy, & gravy with temperatures between 92 to 112*F in a hot holding well at time of inspection. Per employee, items were placed the unit an hour prior to inspection and were reheated to 165*F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Reviewed reheating procedures with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the front of house prep area at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
May 20, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (4th consecutive).Of Note:- All ready-to-eat (RTE)/time and temperature controlled foods for safety (TCS) must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed the importance of discarding all RTE/TCS foods after 7 days.- On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Lauren A.
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. - Observed no hand soap at the handwashing sink located near the pasty prep station & mop sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the front of the establishment at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that handwashing cleanser must be available at handwashing sink at all times. Discussed importance of providing hand soap to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed leak from condenser in the walk-in. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Repair prior to next inspection. Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Observed a significant amount of soil/debris/grease build up on the vents of the hoods in the back of house above the cook top, ovens, & fryers. Discussed cleaning frequency with person in charge. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed handwashing sink near prep station (in the same hall as the dish area) draining slowly. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jan 10, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (3rd consecutive).Of Note:- On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Tyler R.
Repeat 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 buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles in drink area and the nozzles at the bar. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC). Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals - Observed over 200 ppm chlorine in sanitizer concentration from the dish machine which was actively being used. Dish machine was ran additional times and then adjusted and the sanitizer level retested at 50 ppm at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer levels must be between 50-100 ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels with the person in charge (PIC). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed leak from condenser in the walk-in. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Repair prior to next inspection. Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive).Of Note:- Inspection conducted with RS# 1458.- On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 8,Signer: Tyler R.
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. - Observed no hand soap at the handwashing sink in the prep area. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that handwashing cleanser must be available at handwashing sink at all times. PIC restocked handwashing cleanser at time of inspection. Discussed importance of providing hand soap to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat 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 buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles in drink area and the nozzles at the bar. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC). Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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 spinach, Caesar dressing, lemon pesto sauce, roasted red pepper, cut lettuce, feta, cooked pasta, and turkey with temperatures between 53 to 54*F. Observed ambient temperature of the salad prep table at 52.3*F Per person in charge (PIC), turkey and feta were placed in the prep table less than 2 hours prior to inspection. All other items were in the prep station from the previous day and was voluntarily thrown out at time of inspection. Observed ham, burgers, chicken, corned beef, tikka masala pasty with temperatures between 44 to 47*F in the walk-in cooler. Establishment had delivery prior to inspection and indicated they had the door open for a while. Kept door closed for 30 minutes and then saw a 3-4 degree reduction. Discussed with PIC about monitoring walk-in and about keeping the walk-in door closed whenever possible. Discussed proper cold holding with the PIC. All TCS foods held cold must be held at 41*F or below at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed leak from condenser in the walk-in. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Repair prior to next inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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