Mad Fresh Kitchen

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Observed in the hot box by the entrance of the kitchen to be holding hotel pans of cooked chicken and several pans of cilantro rice at internal temperature of 125*F to 130*F Discussed with PIC Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Per PIC the items were placed in the unit within an hour of the inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed oven cleaner spray bottle stored with the trigger hanging off the clean dish rack facing clean dishes and above clean dishes. Also observed a container of dry eraser cleaner stored above a food prep area. Discussed with PIC Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Observed facility reusing and storing previously used single use aluminum lids for disposable hotel pans throughout the facility. Discussed with PIC Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. PIC discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Observed buildup of grease and food debris on the floor behind the grill in the facility at time of inspection. Physical facility is not cleaned as frequently as necessary. Person in charge (PIC) will increase cleaning frequency. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4th Consecutive Violation 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed a meat slicer with dust and food debris on a prep table in the kitchen. Per PIC the slicer is broken and doesn't work. Discussed with PIC to either fix, clean and store clean or remove the item from the facility. Also observed a cooking grill with a black cover stored at the front of the entrance outside. Discussed with PIC all outdoor cooking will require approval and permitting with Maricopa County or the equipment shall not be stored onsite as it would be deemed unnecessary equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Observed facility storing previously used single use lids for disposable hotel pans throughout the facility. Discussed with PIC Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. PIC discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed buildup of grease and food debris on the floor behind the grill and significant buildup of debris & food on the vent hood in the facility at time of inspection. Physical facility is not cleaned as frequently as necessary. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed a meat slicer with dust and food debris on a prep table in the kitchen. Per PIC the slicer is broken and doesn't work. Discussed with PIC to either fix, clean and store clean or remove the item from the facility. Also observed a cooking grill with a black cover stored at the front of the entrance outside. Discussed with PIC all outdoor cooking will require approval and permitting with Maricopa County or the equipment shall not be stored onsite as it would be deemed unnecessary equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a container of sliced cabbaged date marked as being made on 1/3/25 and sliced cherry tomato at 1/5/25. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Also observed several TCS items date marked for 8 days, thawed items with old date marks and some items without any datemarking (cut melon in the front refrigerator and pre portioned salads). Discussed to remove old date marks as some containers have old ones that were never taken off as well as the updated correct ones. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed 3 fly sticky strips throughout the facility. Discussed with PIC 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. Also observed doors propped open causing the pests to enter the facility. Discussed with PIC to protect the indoors from pests by keeping doors closed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Addl Notes: Observed glass cleaner, floor cleaner, and sternos stored above paper towels at the front of the kitchen. Also observed a container of dry eraser cleaner stored above a food prep area. Discussed with PIC Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed facility storing previously used single use lids for disposable hotel pans throughout the facility. Discussed with PIC Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. PIC discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the head of the sprayer arm sit below the flood rim at the three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC sprayer arms do not have a backflow device and will require to have a minimum of 1 inch above the flood rim of the sink to prevent back syphoning of contaminants. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 1/21/26

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Observed buildup of grease and food debris on the floor behind the grill and significant buildup of debris & food on the vent hood in the facility at time of inspection. Physical facility is not cleaned as frequently as necessary. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed a meat slicer with dust and food debris on a prep table in the kitchen. Per PIC the slicer is broken and doesn't work. Discussed with PIC to either fix, clean and store clean or remove the item from the facility. Also observed a cooking grill with a black cover stored at the front of the entrance outside. Discussed with PIC all outdoor cooking will require approval and permitting with Maricopa County or the equipment shall not be stored onsite as it would be deemed unnecessary equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed employee washing hands in the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when/where hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed cooked chicken, cooked steak, cooked sweet potatoes, and cooked beans in the prep table with temperatures between 56 to 71*F at time of inspection. Per PIC, all items were placed into the prep table less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Observed ambient temperature of the prep table at 61*F at time of inspection. PIC stated that they will not utilize the prep table until it is able to keep TCS food items at 41*F or below at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed employee wash hands in 3-compartment sink without utilizing hand soap at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when/where hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent recontamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed buildup of grease and food debris on the floor behind the grill and significant buildup of debris & food on the vent hood in the facility at time of inspection. Physical facility is not cleaned as frequently as necessary. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed handwashing sink with hot water handle and hot water line on the right side of the sink at time of inspection. Swap the hot water line and handle to the left side of the sink prior to next routine inspection. Observed leak from the drainpipe of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Observed drainpipe to 3-compartment sink extending directly into the floor drain at time of inspection. Provided a 1" air gap between the drainpipe and the floor drain prior to next routine inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed acoustic ceiling tiles located over food prep area at time of inspection. Replace tiles with vinyl washable tiles prior to next routine inspection. Observed areas of drywall that need to be repaired near walk in. Repeat violation: 4th Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, under tables and storage racks throughout the facility. Observed buildup of grease and food debris on the floor behind the grill and significant buildup of debris & food on the vent hood in the facility at time of inspection. Physical facility is not cleaned as frequently as necessary. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Repeat violation: 5th Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed multiple holes in walls throughout establishment. Observed uneven flooring near prep area near dining with food debris throughout. Repair flooring and patch the holes in walls so that areas are smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat violation: 4th consecutive. Corrective action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed acoustic ceiling tiles located over food prep area at time of inspection. Replace tiles with vinyl washable tiles prior to next routine inspection. Observed areas of drywall that need to be repaired near walk in. Repeat violation: 3rd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed leak at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. Repeat violation: 4th Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, under tables and storage racks throughout the facility. Observed buildup of grease and food debris on the floor behind the grill in the facility at time of inspection. Physical facility is not cleaned as frequently as necessary. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Repeat violation: 4th Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed ceiling fan in food preparation area in the establishment. Observed multiple holes in walls throughout establishment. Observed uneven flooring near prep area near dining with food debris throughout. Repair flooring and patch the holes in walls so that areas are smooth and easily cleanable. Remove ceiling fan prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 3rd consecutive. Corrective action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed acoustic ceiling tiles located over food prep area at time of inspection. Replace tiles with vinyl washable tiles prior to next routine inspection. Observed areas of drywall that need to be repaired near walk in. **Second repeat** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed leak at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. ** 3rd Repeat** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, under tables and storage racks throughout the facility. Physical facility is not cleaned as frequently as necessary. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. ** 3rd Repeat** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed VCT flooring missing near the walk-in and in food preparation area. Observed ceiling fan in food preparation area in the establishment. Observed multiple holes in walls throughout establishment. Observed uneven flooring near prep area near dining with food debris throughout.Repair flooring and patch the holes in walls so that areas are smooth and easily cleanable. Remove ceiling fan prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Repeat**.

Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Observed acoustic ceiling tiles located over food prep area at time of inspection. Replace tiles with vinyl washable tiles prior to next routine inspection. Observed areas of drywall that need to be repaired. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed leak at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Repeat Violation Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - Observed hole in wall next to walk-in refrigerator. Observed VCT flooring missing near the walk-in. Observed ceiling fan in food preparation area in the establishment. Observed multiple holes in walls throughout establishment. Observed uneven flooring near prep area near dining with food debris throughout. Remove extra flooring tiles prior to next routine inspection. Repair flooring and patch the holes in walls so that areas are smooth and easily cleanable. Remove ceiling fan prior to next routine inspection. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Observed build up of grease on the sides, and floor of where the fryers are located. Observed soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, under tables and storage racks throughout the facility. Physical facility is not cleaned as frequently as necessary. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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. - Observed no proper sanitizer present in the establishment to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes at the time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) purchased proper unscented chlorine sanitizer at the time of inspection. Proper sanitizer must be present in establishment to allow for proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed leak at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - Observed hole in wall next to walk-in refrigerator. Observed VCT flooring missing near the walk-in. Observed ceiling fan in food preparation area in the establishment. Observed multiple holes in walls throughout establishment. Repair flooring and patch the holes in walls so that areas are smooth and easily cleanable. Remove ceiling fan prior to next routine inspection. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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. - Observed cooked red chile steak with a date of 9/23 and tzatziki sauce with a date of 9/24 in reach in cooler next to hot holding equipment. Red chile steak and tzatziki sauce was embargoed at the time of inspection. Discussed date marking procedures with the person in charge (PIC). All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed the importance of discarding all RTE/TCS foods after 7 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected - Observed gap under the door (in the back kitchen area) to the exterior from the kitchen allowing visible light to pass through from the exterior. Observed missing door handle at back door allowing visible light to pass through at the exterior door. Outer openings must be protected from the exterior at all times to prevent the entrance of pests. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed lid for ice machine in disrepair and broken on the edges. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about replacing lid so it is able to be a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Observed heavy accumulation of organic food debris on shelving, floors under equipment, behind cook the cook station, and on walls. Must clean establishment at a frequency to prevent accumulation of organic food debris on surfaces. Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed leak at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink when turned on. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed lid for ice machine in disrepair and broken on the edges. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about replacing lid so it is able to be a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Repair prior to next routine inspection. :