Carniceria La Constancia
A°1109 E Main St, Mesa 85203
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12916
Score based on 13 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
An inspection on Apr 21, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Oct 18, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
May 19, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
re-inspection report emailed.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Apr 21, 2026Routine3 priority2 foundationD°
report emailed. re-inspection for food cooler scheduled 5-1-2026Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please provide paper towel for employee restroom, handwashing basin. manager was informed, paper towel obtained. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: soap dispensers in the hand-washing basin in the food prep. area hand washing basin was empty. please obtain hand washing soap. manager obtained soap. 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 in the hot case, cooked beef at 102-112 deg f . noted the hot case door, partially open. informed manager. manager removed all beef. reheated to 165 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. please ensure rte tcs food is kept at 135 degf or higher
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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 in the food cooler at the grill area, pans of cut tomatoes, pans of sour creme, and shredded lettuce at 54-58 deg f . informed pic. all discarded. see embargo. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f. s 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 sanitizer in use , checked, flashing on tests strip for chlorine, exceeding 200 ppm. showed manager. manager drained and refilled. 50 ppm chlorine established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
observed sandwich cooler in the cookline at 55-48 deg f . showed facility manager. please service / adjust food reach-in cooler. suggested to remove all tcs food. please ensure food cooler can maintain 41 deg f . manager will place a service call. re-inspection scheduled for 5-1-2026
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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.
Feb 2, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
re-inspection report emailed. facility manager email added to tyler pcPredefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jan 26, 2026Re-Inspection3 foundation1 coreB°
reinspection emailed. re-inspections scheduled for 2-3-2026. please visit esd.maricopa.gov for additional permitting guidelines.Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, some of the noted violations on 1-23-2026 , violations due for correction have been corrected. Predefined Comment: Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). [Insert observations]. the food establishment is conducting indoor grilling attached to propane burners from the retail indoor area. also preparing/ chopping, grilling vegetables to prepare salsa, all from the retail area. noted commercial food mixers in the retail area. discussed the concerns onsite. please ensure the propane burners are no longer used in the retail area (currently placed atop Carpeted area). owner was shown the Maricopa county department permitting website. please submit plans for any additional remodeling to the foodservice. please visit esd.maricopa.gov for additional online resources. you may contact permitting office at 602 506-6824 for additional questions.
Inspector's notes
facility prepares cooked beef, carnitas, noted multiple pans of cooked /cooled shredded beef and steak beef in the walk-in cooler pans. no use by date. mcesd use by date guidance policy reviewed. please ensure all onsite prepared rte/tcs food pans have use by dates. manager will prepare labels. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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
establishment deli, reach-in cooler table not working. per manager needs compressor replacement. awaiting a bid/repair. please repair the food prep. cooler, please ensure the unit can maintain 41 deg f or cooler for tcs food, please do not store tcs food in the cooler till repaired or replaced. re-inspection scheduled 2-3-2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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
facility uses chlorine for sanitizer. manager could not find test strip. please obtain sanitizer test strip. re-inspection scheduled.2-3-2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 employee extra clean aprons hung in the toilet room facility near the water closet. discussed with manager. please select a different area for employee aprons to minimize possible contamination. use of a clothes rack in the entry area to foodservice reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
Jan 23, 2026Routine3 priority4 foundation2 coreD°
report emailed. re-inspection scheduled for 1-26-2026Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/self-service#/home. observed an area on the west center of the retail space is being utilized for indoor grilling, as well as griddles attached to propane, being used indoor. the area has added a hand-washing area but the water hot faucet not running. spoke to manger to cease and desist using this equipment. all additional grilling must be conducted in the original grill area, with proper hoods and approved by the department). the new food preparation area is carpeted, furthermore not approved for food preparation/foodservice, noted food mixers on this area floors as well as assorted shelves to store food. showed manager the department permitting site. please submit plans for all additionally added food preparation areas. please consult with City of Mesa for further guidelines. please visit esd.maricopa.gov for further permitting resources. you may contact the department permitting office at 602 506-6824.
Inspector's notes
observed deli staff , preparing tortillas, grilling tomatoes and vegetables. all rte product food handled with bare hand after the final finished/cooked phase. discussed with staff and manager regarding strategies to minimize bare hand contact. (use of food handler gloves, or food tongs reviewed.) manager provided food handler gloves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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
the deli and meat only has one handwashing station at the entry point to the meat and cookline. hand washing sink was blocked with chairs. the drain plumbing disconnected, hand washing water running to grounds. also the hot water valve was spinning but no water coming out. had a conversation with manager on duty regarding the minimum requirements for the hand washing station, availability and functionality. manager connected the drain, removed bucket from ground, manager fixed the hot water valve. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: paper towel dispenser was empty, left open. discussed with manager. manager found a roll of paper towel. please refill the paper towel dispenser. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: observed no soap at the hand washing station. dispensers were empty. discussed with manager to refill soap dispensers. manager obtained a quart container of dish soap, re-inspection scheduled. please ensure soap dispensers are filled and working. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 on site wrapped tortillas placed under raw meat in the cooler. also raw meat , in the walk-in cooler placed hanging over cooked open pans of carnitas. discussed with manager. on site prepared rte food were relocated to a designated area in the walk-in cooler. please ensure minimizing cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
on site pans of shredded lettuce and on site prepared salas placed in the reach in cooler, over ice. cooler not working. food temperatures at 47-49 deg f . discussed with manager, recommended to place rte/tcs food in the cheese cooler, temporarily to ensure all rte, tcs is kept at maintained at 41 deg f . manager removed food. 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
facility prepares cooked beef, carnitas, noted multiple pans of cooked /cooled shredded beef and steak beef in the walk-in cooler pans. no use by date. mcesd use by date guidance policy reviewed. please ensure all onsite prepared rte/tcs food pans have use by dates. manager will prepare labels. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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 on site prepared chlorine sanitizer flashing dark, black on test strip, discussed with facility manager. manager discarded sanitizer. fresh chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
establishment deli, reach-in cooler table not working. per manager needs compressor replacement. awaiting a bid/repair. please repair the food prep. cooler, please ensure the unit can maintain 41 deg f or cooler for tcs food. please do not store tcs food in the cooler till repaired or replaced. re-inspection scheduled. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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
facility uses chlorine for sanitizer. manager could not find test strip. please obtain sanitizer test strip. re-inspection scheduled. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 employee extra clean aprons hung in the toilet room facility near the water closet. discussed with manager. please select a different area for employee aprons to minimize possible contamination. use of a clothes rack in the entry area to foodservice reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
2025
Oct 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside the walk-in cooked chicharron stored between boxes of raw chicken. Per PIC he just put that there and was going to cook it more with salsa verde later today. PIC moved the cooked chicharron to a higher shelf away from any possible contamination at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple cooked items inside the walk-in without a date marking on. Per PIC, the cooked barbacoa was October 4th, menudo and beans from yesterday the 5th. PIC labeled all cooked items at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: 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).
May 7, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Jan 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple plastic containers with salsa inside the fridge with an internal temperature of 50*F with a lid on. Per PIC, the employees forgot to leave the cooked salsas uncovered less than 2 hours ago. PIC placed all salsas inside the walk in in an uncovered metal container to cool down faster at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside the walk-in multiple cooked items such as menudo, cabeza and barbacoa without a datemarking on. Per PIC, all cooked items were either from Sunday January 26th or Tuesday Jan 28th. PIC properly date marked all cooked items inside the walk in at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: 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).
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food debri/grease throughout the cooking/equipment area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: 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.
2024
Nov 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Aug 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Mar 18, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months.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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change requestform at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: J. Santos Ruiz
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises---Observed some menudo stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in. PIC moved the menudo to a shelf at time of inspection. All food items should be stored 6 inches off the ground at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 21, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, violation #36 has been corrected.Copy of re-inspection provided to PIC via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: J Santos Ruiz
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: J Santos Ruiz
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.---Observed inside small cooling unit a carton of raw eggs being stored directly above an open container with red salsa. PIC moved eggs to a lower shelf away from any possible contamination. Repeated violation. Repeat Violations: 1st,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence---Observed live cockroaches inside the premise, especially the kitchen area. Per PIC they are having an exterminator company show up today to take care of the problem. Re-inspection will occur no later than 09/21/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions---Observed accumulation of food debri throughout equipment area. Equipment, walls and floors must be clean with more frequency. Especially the walk-in where the beverages are stored. :
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