Carolina's Mexican Food

Inspector's notes

Observed real butter out on time as a control on tortilla counter at 83*f degrees. Time stamp on butter indicated it was printed and placed 5 minutes prior to beginning of the inspection. PIC stated butter was put out 2 hours prior. Time stamp was adjusted to correct time at the time of inspection. Discussed time stamping items on time control when placed out as to not exceed the 4 hour time limit for discard. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed shredded lettuce on the cold side of the serving line at 46-48'F and rolled tacos and flautas in the top of the reach-in cooler near the fryers at 51'F at the time of the inspection. Person in charge decided to discard food product at the time of the inspection before time out of temperature could be determined. 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. Spoke with person in charge about potentially utilizing time as temperature control for these items, especially if they are used up frequently. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment does not have a designated clean-up kit for bodily fluids. Guidance was provided at time of inspection, and manager stated he would order kit at time of inspection. Ensure procedures are in place and a clean-kit available for any bodily fluid spills to ensure proper clean up and prevent the spread of food-borne illness. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed salsa reach-in cooler in front service area with ambient temperature of 45.5*F, and small reach-in prep cooler in back area used for tortillas holding at 55*F. Salsas in salsa prep cooler had recently been placed in cooler to cool down, and were immediately moved to alternate cooler, and only small amount of shredded lettuce (recently placed) was in small reach-in cooler in back prep area. Manager placed call for service at time of inspection, and units will not be used for TCS foods until fixed and holding at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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. Addl Notes: Observed container of Pico de Gallo covered in walk-in cooler while cooling at 56*F. Per manager and label on container, Pico was prepared within the last 2 hours, and uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Ensure all TCS foods are rapidly and properly cooled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed tiles under the three compartment sink missing and by the stove near the tortilla station. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or must be easily cleanable to allow for proper cleaning of high moisture areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation 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 salsa stored in the drink fridge with a temperature of 46F. The PIC was unsure about how long the salsa was in the fridge for. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. The PIC discarded all the salsa in the fridge and is now excluding any TCS product from being stored in the fridge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection Observed a chemical dispenser directly connected to the main water line downstream from the Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker with the faucet turned on. Discussed with person in charge on having to remove the chemical line from the main water line when not in use. Person in charge had removed the chemical dispenser hose from the main water line and had turned off the faucet. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed tiles under the three compartment sink missing. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or must be easily cleanable to allow for proper cleaning of high moisture areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection