La Barquita Restaurant

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Observed wiping cloths in solution containing over 100 ppm of chlorine. Discussed with person in charge that chlorine solution must contain between 50 ppm and 100 ppm.

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Observed in-use knives stored between ice machine and prep table. Contact surface between ice machine and prep table was contaminated with organic matter. Discussed with person in charge that utensils must be stored to prevent contamination.

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There was a bag of onions stored directly on the floor near the back door. The manager then had the bag of onions stored on a shelf. Do not store food items directly on the floor. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Also, there was an open box of lard stored on the shelf with no lid. The manager then had the lard covered. Keep stored food items closed or covered. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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A rice utensil was stored inside the rice cooker and laying down with the handle touching the rice. The owner then had the utensil put in a container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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This establishment has two certified food-service managers, but they were not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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The handle of the prep-top cooler was wrapped with string. Have the string removed so that the handle can be cleaned regularly. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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The restroom doors are not self-closing. Install self-closing devices, such as a spring, on both restroom doors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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No detectable quat sanitizer in dishwashing sink. The owner had the sanitizer remade and rechecked- okay at 150 ppm sanitizer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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The wiping clothe buckets had no detectable sanitizer reisidual. The owner had them changed, and then were okay at 100 ppm cl2. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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A large burner and propane tanks were in the kitchen, and were warm due to recent use. THey were not under the hood. Do not cook with propane burners Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed establishment with propane tanks hooked up to burners. Propane tanks are not approved equipment and can not be used in the kitchen. Discussed removing unnecessary items from the kitchen.

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All staff that handles food must obtain their food handlers certificate as well.

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Observed bag of onions sitting directly on the floor. Instructed PIC to store the bag of onions on a shelf, up off the floor. Food items must be protected from debris.

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Observed raw chicken stored directly above raw beef patties and raw chorizo in reach-in unit located opposite of hot holding station. 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. Person-in-charge (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. Reviewed proper food storage with PIC. Provided food storage chart guidance via email. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed working container with all-purpose cleaner with no label. PIC labelled working container at time of inspection. All working containers at a food establishment shall be properly labeled with common names to ensure chemicals can be easily identified. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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 employee pick up phone for use and went back to prepping food without washing hands. Observed another employee on the phone while prepping food. PIC instructed both employees to wash hands at time of inspection. Food employees must wash hands in between tasks to prevent food contamination from hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking --- Observed employee water bottles and open can of cola on food prep table across stovetop. PIC removed items at time of inspection. Employee food items and personal care items must be stored away from customer food items and food prep areas to prevent cross-contamination. Suggested PIC to designate area to store employee personal items and employee food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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 employee coming from a back area, washing hands at hand wash sink with gloves on, and then proceeding to food prep table. Advised employee to take gloves off and wash hands for 20 seconds with soap, dry hands, and then put on a new pair of gloves. Hand wash procedure and when to was guidance documents were given to staff. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5 (a)-(c), C: Gloves, Use Limitations >>Observed staff washing hands with gloves on. Discussed with staff to wash hands without gloves on and put on a new pair to prevent any possible cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions >>observed outside surface of reach in freezers were soiled with food debris. Discussed keeping freezers and other food storage areas clean to prevent any possible pests or contamination. Staff states they will clean today. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection