Guasave Mexican Kitchen

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked beans, barbacoa broth, cooked asada (beef) and cooked Adobada (pork) that were in the freezer and were pulled 1-3 days prior to the inspection with no date markings reflecting that. 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). Also discussed how to properly date TCS foods pulled from the freezer. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2ND REPEAT VIOLATION.

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked rice cooling in the standing refrigerator but being covered with a lid. TCS foods must 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. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. Observed raw bacon-wrapped hot dogs stored above RTE pasta. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple TCS foods prepared more than 24 hours prior without proper date marks, including various salsas and pasta noodles prepared yesterday. Observed 10+ items improperly date marked from 10/30 and 10/31 including cabeza, shredded beef, chicken, pastor, and pibil. Per PIC, the foods were made and frozen on the date marked but removed from the freezer yesterday to thaw for service to customers today. Discussed frozen foods should be marked with the day of prep and freeze date. Upon removal from the freezer, mark each food with the date removed from the freezer plus 5 additional days (if made and frozen the same date.) Ensure than the previously frozen foods do not exceed 7 days under refrigeration. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Also observed RTE rolled tacos and tacos without a prep date. PIC stated the foods were prepared 11/12. Upon further discussed, the PIC stated the meat fillings were previously cooked and cooled on 10/30, removed from the cooler yesterday, and then filled into tacos. PIC added a date mark for 10/30, 11/12-11/17.) 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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cooked jalapenos and carrots available in the reach-in 4 days past required discard date. Embargoed, manager discarded.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. ------ In the 3-compartment sink, observed dishes being washed, rinsed and sanitized in a solution containing less than 10 ppm chlorine sanitizer when measured with a chemical test strip. Discussed that chlorine sanitizer concentration should be maintained between 50-100ppm and verified with a chemical test strip. The manager emptied the solution and refilled the compartment with a solution measuring 50ppm. Discussed re-sanitizing any dishes that had recently been washed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 a steam table with TCS foods holding between 100-133*F and a table top steamer holding TCS foods between 97-133*F including beans, refried beans, cooked jalapenos, cooked onions, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, birria, al pastor, and cabeza. Observed the water holding at 140*F and 158*F respectively. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control hot held TCS foods are to be maintained at 135*F or above. PIC stated all foods had been prepared at 11:30am. Since the foods had been out of temperature for at over 2 hours, PIC voluntarily discarded the foods at the time of inspection (see embargo). Advised PIC to ensure foods are properly reheated and steamer water is hot enough to support hot-holding of TCS foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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. ------ In the walk-in cooler, observed RTE canned mushrooms, salsa verde, and cheese sauce without date marks. PIC stated the foods were prepared on 4/8. Also observed RTE cochinita pibil dated 3/29, chorizo and cabeza dated 3/28. PIC stated the foods were frozen on their prep date and removed from the coolers last night to thaw. Please ensure all TCS food items are date marked properly and used or discarded no more than 6 days after their day of preparation for a total of 7 days. Discussed date marking requirements for previously frozen foods. PIC added date marks to all foods at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ------ Refinish the inside of the floor sink to provide a smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable surface. The floor sink is heavily corroded and may not draining into the sewer. Seal the concrete curbed floor sink with marine grade sealant. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection