Ranch House Grille

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked corned beef at 49*F and raw burgers patties at 48*F in the cold holding drawers on the cook line. Ambient air temperature taken of the cold holding drawers was 46*F with a min/max thermometer. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per PIC, the raw burgers patties had just been prepped 30 min ago and the corned beef had been in the unit since 8 am. The raw burgers were placed into the walk-in to rapidly cool back down to 41*F, and the corned beef was discarded by PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed an ambient air temperature taken with a min/max thermometer at 46*F in the cold holding drawers at the cook line. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. The establishment will utilize the other cold holding units on the cook line until the drawers have been repaired. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed prepped lettuce stored in a grocery bag in the walk-in cooler. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. The lettuce was placed into a container at time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed loose tiles with pooling water in front of the ice machine. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Please re-cement and grout. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a package of molded strawberries in the walk in cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded food product after embargo. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection.

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Observed mechanical ware washing machine that utilizes chlorine, <50ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC repaired mechanical ware washing machine to sanitize to a 100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed underneath the cold holding unit across from grill area a bowl of pooled eggs with a temperature of 52F. Per PIC the eggs had been in the cold holding unit for 15 minutes.

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Observed the consumer advisory statement on the menu with no asterisks indicating the food items that are cooked to order. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Hamburgers and eggs on the menu require an asterisk. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed walk in cooler shelving units rusted and encrusted with organic matter. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed at ice dispenser in the kitchen with a bowl at the air gap with water accumulation. Assure that a 1" air gap is present at the ice machine. PIC removed bowl from air gap at ice dispenser. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed butter in squeeze bottles unlabeled on the cook line and pancake mix unlabeled in the dry storage area in the back. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. PIC was informed about these containers, was able to identify them and stated that he would label these items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a large plastic container holding bread covered in a trash bag used as a lid. Discontinue the use of trash bags as a way to store the bread as a lid in the walk in cooler. Fans above the walk in cooler are creating condensation that is leaking onto the bag. Discussed with the PIC about relocation for this item. Observed sealed butter on the floor of the walk in cooler. PIC was made aware and stated he would get someone to pick up the butter. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed metal tongs over the rails in the grill/stove area. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a plastic scooper with a handle chipped and scratched. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC was informed not to use this scooper and find a replacement for this area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 bay sink with a metal pan underneath to catch the water. PIC stated that he was unaware of what was happening with the pipe. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed chicken cutlets on the metal part of the fryer temping at 100F and hashbrowns temping at 100F on a baking sheet above the grill. Cook stated that both food items have been out for 15 minutes. Cook voluntary discarded the hash browns and reheated the cutlets to 165. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed butter in squeeze bottles unlabeled on the cook line and pancake mix unlabeled in the dry storage area in the back. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. PIC was informed about these containers, was able to identify them and stated that he would label these items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a large plastic container holding bread covered in a trash bag used as a lid. Discontinue the use of trash bags as a way to store the bread as a lid in the walk in cooler. Fans above the walk in cooler are creating condensation that is leaking onto the bag. Discussed with the PIC about relocation for this item. Observed sealed butter on the floor of the walk in cooler. PIC was made aware and stated he would get someone to pick up the butter. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a red wiping cloth bucket underneath a table with plates test at 0ppm sanitizer concentrate. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations between 150-400. Wiping cloths were taken to the back by the PIC to be dumped and filled with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed metal tongs over the rails in the grill/stove area. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a plastic scooper with a handle chipped and scratched. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC was informed not to use this scooper and find a replacement for this area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no testing strips by the dish machine, PIC grabbed some from the back but they were expired. Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Provide approved unexpired testing strips prior to re-inspection. PIC stated he will order new testing strips prior to re-inspection at 8/28/25 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection

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Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 bay sink with a metal pan underneath to catch the water. PIC stated that he was unaware of what was happening with the pipe. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed in walk in cooler to containers of french toast mixer with a preparation date of 9/20-9/27.

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Observed at prep line across from the grill line working containers of butter and oil without common label name.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. Observed at hot holding line pork salsa verde at 126F. TCS foods intended for hot holding shall be held at 135F or above. Reheat food product to 135F or above. Person in charge corrected violation by reheating food product to 142F Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-301.14, C: Handwashing Signage. 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 handwashing signage at handwash sinks located in the bathrooms. Employee use bathroom handwashing sinks must have signage of at least 2-inch lettering that states "All Employees must wash hands before returning to work". PIC was instructed to have signage up prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. The person in charge stated an order would be placed for a covered receptacle. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection