Skippy's Grille & Cantina

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Certified food protection manager was not present at time of inspection. All employees must have food handlers cards.

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Observed quat sanitizer in three compartment sink dispensing more than 500 PPM of quat sanitizer. PIC diluted solution at time of inspection and switched to low temperature dishwashing machine dispensing 50 PPM of chlorine sanitizer. PIC, called technician to get sanitizer calibrated at time of inspection.

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Reach-in table with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese had an internal temperature of 47*F at time of visit. Kitchen temperature was above 95*f at time of visit and caused food temperature to increase when equipment is open and in use. All other TCS foods underneath were below 41*F. Discussed using time as a control for TCS foods and also discussed keeping an ice bath to help maintain temperatures below 41*f. Also observed refried beans, green chile meat, green chili sauce, raw pork, with an internal temperature of 45-46*F in walk-in cooler. Technician was on site to make repairs and bring temperature below 41*F at time of visit.

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Observed mushrooms stored in reach-in cooler with a date of 3/10 (3 days past discard date). PIC discarded at time of inspection.

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Walk-in cooler was holding ambient air temperature of 46*f at time of inspection. PIC contacted technician and was on site at time of visit. Ambient air temperature was at 41*f by end of inspection.

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Several cold holding equipment did not have functioning thermometer. Any refrigerator or freezer, storing TCS food products must have a working thermometer.

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Observed leaking faucet in three compartment sink. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection. Also observed floor drain underneath prep sink draining slowly. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection. All other floor drains were draining properly.

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Observed vacuum sealed raw turkey being stored over cases of beer in the walk in cooler. 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.

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Observed the ice machine having an accumulation of black organic matter on the plastic tab inside the unit. Person in charge states they will clean it as soon as possible. Discussed the importance of cleaning these units frequently to prevent the build up of any organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the handwashing sink located near the walk in cooler leaking water when the faucet is turned off. Please repair the handwashing sink as soon as possible. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration at ware washing machine in-use measured less than 10 ppm. Reviewed sanitizer concentration parameters with manager. Manager set up 3-compartment sink and re-washed all containers and utensils at time of inspection. Techinical service was called at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed raw shell eggs stored at cooking station with internal temperature 78*F, manager stated the eggs were put out one hour prior to 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. Manager put the raw shell eggs back to walk-in refrigerator for fast cooling at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. This is a repeat violation.

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Observed one cup of salsa with tomato dated more than two weeks prior to inspection in the walk-in refrigerator, 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). Manager discarded the salsa voluntarily at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. This is a repeat violation.

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Observed several spray bottles with chemicals and water without name on the bottles. Manager put labels on the containers. Ensure that bottles are labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. This is a repeat violation.

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Observed no cold water at hand washing sink besides the walk-in refrigerator. The cold-water valve was turned off at time of inspection. Please ensure that there is flowing hot and cold water at each hand sink. Manager turned on the cold-water valve at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed raw shell eggs stored at cooking station with internal temperature 71*F, also observed melted butter stored on food prep bench with internal temperature of 89*F at time of inspection, manager stated the eggs and butter were put out more than 3 hours prior to 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. Manager discarded the raw shell eggs and butter voluntarily. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed 3 cups of cooked onion and 2 cups of cooked mashroom date marked 04/03, also observed one tray of cooked chicken wing date marked 4/17. 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). Manager discarded the above food voluntarily at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed several spray bottles with chemicals and water without name on the bottles. Manager put labels on the containers. Ensure that bottles are labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed no hot water at bar hand sink. Everywhere else in kitchen has water. Employee turned the shot off valve down below the hand and now at hot water over 100F. Ensure that there is flowing hot and cold water at each hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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: Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink. Manager refilled them. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed back hand sink blocked by large speed rack. Manager removed the rack. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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: Observed no soap at bar hand sink at hand sink by the grill. Manager refilled the soap, and put additional dispenser at bar. Ensure that each hand sink is supplied with soap at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed several spray bottles with chemicals, and no name on the bottles. Manager put labels on the containers. Ensure that bottles are labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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No certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. PIC and cook will obtain food protection manager certification. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ---2nd Repeat

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Observed open drink above dish area. PIC had dishwasher transfer drink to a cup with a lid and a straw. Please keep drinks below clean dishes or food prep areas to avoid contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ----2nd Repeat

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Observed bartender grab dirty dished from a customer and place them in dish area and then return to work without washing her hands. Talked with PIC about when to wash and having discussion with employees about washing hands every time tasks are changed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed both hand sinks in back blocked, one by a stack of food buckets and one by a case of to go boxes. Had PIC move both items to keep hand sinks clear and discussed not blocking a hand sink in any way. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ---2nd Repeat 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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: Observed hand sink behind bar without soap or towels. Discussed having all hand sinks with soap and towels at all times so that employees are washing hands properly and at the times they should be. PIC will supply soap and towels for sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed raw shell eggs above salad in walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage and PIC had employee move eggs to be properly stored. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ---2nd Repeat

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Observed dish machine behind bar with a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm. Had PIC call for service and discontinue use of machine until repair is made. Dishwasher in back room will be used. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a deep container of chili in walk in at 112*F. PIC stated chili had been in walk in for about 30 minutes. Discussed placing chili in shallow pans to cool not in a deep container. PIC had cook remove chili from walk in and place in a shallow pan to cool with ice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed plastic bowl floating in a container of salsa. Removed cup from salsa and discussed not leaving cup inside salsa to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces.................Cutting board on the cook's line was heavily scored and stained. Repair (resurface) or replace. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco...........Employee open drink was in the dishwashing area without a lid or straw. Item was discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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.............Hand sink on the grill had a cutting board sitting on top of it. Hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times. Cutting board was moved. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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.............Raw shell eggs were in the walk in cooler above ready to eat foods. Eggs were moved to the proper storage location. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.................Employee washing dishes was observed washing a pan and then placing it on a drying rack. Pan was too large to fit into the mechanical dish washer. Pan was moved back to be sanitized. Reviewed wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures for wares. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. Pans of refried beans from 4/16 and 4/18 stacked on top of each other at 46-45F. Per manager beans had not been out of the cooler. Reviewed proper cooling. Food was embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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. Cooked sausage and ham were on the cooks line at 48F and 45F respectively. Foods were in a plastic container in a food pan on the top portion of the sandwich cooler food was moved. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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.............Canned drink was stored in an ice used for customer drinks. Drink was removed. Instructed manager to discard the surrounding ice. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (1) Replace the cracked interior plastic shield inside ice machine (replacement storage bin o order) Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-301.13, C: Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions. 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 stored in the bar hand sink. Employee move it to the floor. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 container with homemade sourkraut with a prep date of 7/31/2023. Employee discarded the item. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage Observed chemical bottles stored next to can food in the water heater closet and stored over the clean drainboard of the 3 compartment sink. Employee relocated the chemicals Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Observed plastic on back side of ice machine lid in disrepair. Replace. Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength Observed open, TCS items stored in the Coke and Monster display coolers. These coolers are for packaged, NON - TCS items only. Provide ANSI/NSF commercial refrigerators. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap Observed spray nozzle at the 3 compartment sink hanging below the flood rim of the sink basin. Employee corrected at time of inspection. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained (1) Replace the missing spout on the fill faucet at the grill line. (2) Provide 1 inch air gaps above the floor sink at the ice machine, prep sink and 3 compartment sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (1) Replace the torn door gaskets to the walk-in, and upright freezer. (2) Re-caulk both kitchen hand sinks and the prep table to the wall. (3) Provide a faucet-high splash guard on the left side of the grill line hand sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Observed light not working in the mop sink closet. Repair. Observed un-shielded light bulbs in the storage room. Provide shields, Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection