Senor Taco

Inspector's notes

On cook line, in single glass door refrigerator, uncovered container of raw shell eggs stored over covered and uncovered ready to eat foods. Container of raw shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf. In walk in cooler, on 3 different shelves, open flats of raw shell eggs stored on open box of avocados and covered containers of cooked foods. Flats of raw shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf. Discussed storage of raw raw vs ready to eat foods to prevent future cross contamination. All raw animal proteins are to be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

In back prep area, on speed rack, cooked potatoes/ 90*F-100*F prepared within 2 hours and cooling in uncovered shallow container. Instructed employee to move potatoes to walk in cooler to continue the cooling process. TCS foods are to be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Employee handled hose at mop sink, discarded water bottle in trash can and touched trash with gloved hands, then began working on cook line with same gloved hands, without a handwash. Instructed employee to discard gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In walk in cooler, pan of cooked birria and pan of cooked beef with preparation dates of 2/17, one day past discard date. Pans of cooked birria and cooked beef were discarded. See embargo form. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking are to be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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No lighting available in restroom in the rear storage area. Provide lighting. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

No lighting available in restroom in the rear storage area. Provide lighting. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed one live, adult cockroach on wall in kitchen. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist. Email inspector proof of pest control service within about a week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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In kitchen reach-in refrigerator, observed portioned pieces of Tres Leches cake. When asked regarding this product, staff indicated that it was prepared by a spouse in a home kitchen. All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. Serve foods originating from an approved, permitted food establishment. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff which resulted in the violation. All food from unapproved source was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In rear toilet room, observed a container of Bug Max Home Pest Control, Ortho Indoor Insect Barrier, and Black Flag wasp and hornet spray (2 cans). All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In the walk-in cooler, observed a plastic bucket (over 12 inches deep) of chicken broth/56F that had been prepared the evening before. 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. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation. The improperly cooled broth was voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed frozen french fries being maintained at room temperature. All TCS foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC returned the potatoes to a refrigerator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In the three restrooms, observed maximum water temperature of 86F at the handwash sinks. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Email repair receipt or some sort of proof of corrective action to inspector within about a week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 5-202.12 (B-D) - Core: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. 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: At employee restroom handwash sink, observed the right faucet supply less than 3 seconds of water after activation. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed no consumer advisory for eggs (huevos rancheros) which may be, per PIC, be served undercooked. 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. Provide approved consumer advisory. Email corrective action to inspector within about a week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Inspector's notes

Near the water heater, observed a container of Bug Max insecticide. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed employee restroom door open due to broken self-closing device. Repair/replace the self-closing device as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) , C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens.....Observed clean ice bucket stored on the floor below the kitchen handwashing sink. Store clean food equipment in a manner in which it is protected from contamination. The ice bucket was relocated away from the handwashing sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-904.11, C: Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination; Single-Use/Single Service Items.......Observed unwrapped plastic eating utensils dispensed horizontally in trays, and the food and lip contact surfaces of the spoons and knives were intermixed with the utensil handles. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be dispensed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by consumers in self-service operations. Store plastic utensils with handles up and out. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods.....Rear kitchen door is badly damaged at the base. Repair/replace as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection