Los Favoritos Taco Shop

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Beans cooked three hours before, per PIC, piled high in a deep bucket at 90*F internally in the walk-in. Embargoed. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cooked potatoes piled high in pan in the top of the cold table at 48*F internally. Manager had the potatoes re-cooled to 41*F or below. Please ensure TCS food in held below the maximum fill level to ensure it is maintained 41*F or below.

Inspector's notes

Observed the first aid supplies box being stored on a wire rack above rice. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all first aid supplies need to be stored away from food to reduce risk of contamination. PIC moved the first aid supplies at time of inspection. All medicines/first-aid supplies must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines/first-aid supplies were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed a spray bottle without a label. Employee wrote the name of the cleaner on the bottle during inspection. All cleaners shall be labeled to help prevent contamination and hazard. Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A-N) and (P), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties The person in charge was unable to provide documentation of food employee training for each food employees who has been performing food employee activities for longer than 30 days and no certified food manager was present at time of inspection. Facility must have a food manager present at all hours of operation. All food handlers must have a food service worker card within 30 days of being hired. Discussed the duties of the PIC. PIC must ensure all employees are properly trained and have food service worker cards. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. Observed pooled eggs in closed container holding 50 F in closed container in walk in cooler, per PIC they were placed in walk in 3 hours prior. Discussed with PIC that eggs must be cooled to 41 F before closing container. Eggs were uncovered. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A-N) and (P), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Insufficient knowledge was observed during inspection due to multiple priority violations seen and no worker onsite with certified food manager certificate or food handlers card. Food handler cards are required for all staff within 30 days of hire. Reviewed food handler cards and requirements for PIC duties NOTE: Individual in charge should have food manager certification at all times of operation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 sanitizer bucket in handwashing sink. Discussed with manager that handwashing sinks are used for only handwashing, and must remain accessible at all time. Sanitizer bucket was removed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

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 packaged raw chicken thawing over raw beef. Discussed with staff that raw chicken should always be placed below raw beef to prevent from cross contamination. Chicken was placed in separate area to prevent possible cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

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 beverage fridge holding 48 F with house made salsa portioned for to go holding 47 F. Discussed with PIC that TCS food items must hold below 41 F. Per PIC salsa was placed there less than 4 hours prior and was moved to walk in to cool properly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed inside beverage cooler holding at 48 F with min/max thermometer for ~20 minutes. TCS foods had been removed from unit due to violation #20 at the time of inspection. Person in charge will use refrigerator to hold TCS items until unit is holding at 41 F. Re-inspection scheduled for 11/2 Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection