Pita Valley

Inspector's notes

Observed self-service bags of chicken in reach in refrigerator without labels. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Observed establishment-made dolmas for sale to customers in the freezer of the retail area with no food labels at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) about proper labeling requirements at time of inspection. Labels shall contain 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English. Corrective action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed gaskets on several refrigerators in disrepair in the retail section. 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.

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels -------- Observed various food products that are packaged in house and placed for retail sale. The manager was advised to provide proper labels to all packaged products to ensure customers are aware of all allergens. Please provide these labels prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Priority Foundation-3-201.11 (C-E), Pf: Compliance with Food Law; Labeling, Whole-Muscle, Intact Beef. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. ------- Observed packaged olives, white beans, fava beans, lentils, and chickpeas without proper labelling requirements. The products were embargoed at time of inspection. The owner was advised that the following products cannot be sold until the processor provides the proper labels at the meet federal standards. Advised the owner that all retail packaged products must be purchased from an approved source that supplies labels that meet the requirements outlined by 21 CFR 101 Food Labeling, 9 CFR 317 Labeling, Marking Devices, and Containers, and 9 CFR 381 Subpart N Labeling and Containers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection