The Trough Bar & Grill

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Observed dried food debris on the backside of the meat slicer blade. All food contact surfaces must be kept clean to sight and touch to prevent bacterial growth. Slicer was cleaned at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed small plastic cups used to portion food in walk-in cooler. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Utensils were moved out of food at time of inspection.

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Observed large block of ice in walk-in cooler. All cold TCS foods that had been in freezer prior to inspection had thawed to temperatures below 41*f. PIC stated freezer is turned off periodically to allow ice to melt. Please make permanent repairs to unit or consider purchasing upright reach-in freezer to ensure all cold TCS foods remain below 41*f at all times.

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Observed missing latch for walk-in cooler door, allowing door to remain open if not properly closed. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed missing hinge to allow door to self close in employee restroom located near beer walk-in cooler. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Correct prior to next routine inspection. **REPEAT INSPECTION

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Observed dim or no lighting in prep area used for slicing deli meats. Onions are stored in same area. The light Intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; **REPEAT VIOLATION 6-304.11 - Core: Mechanical-Ventilation Addl Notes: Observed non functional exhaust fan in employee restroom. Stong sulfur odor is present in restroom. Make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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No paper towels were available in handwashing sink in bar area. PIC restocked at time of inspection.

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Observed 0 PPM of chlorine sanitizer dispensing from low temperature dishwashing machine.

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Observed spaghetti cooling in deep pan more than 4 inches high covered with saran wrap cooling in walk-in cooler.

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Observed missing latch for walk-in cooler door, allowing door to remain open if not properly closed. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed disconnected pipes underneath handwashing sink closest to dishwashing machine and also underneath prep sink. Please make repairs prior to 9.9.25. All handwashing sinks must be functional to allow employees to wash their hands properly.

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Observed missing hinge to allow door to self close in employee restroom located near beer walk-in cooler. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Correct prior to next routine inspection. **REPEAT INSPECTION

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Observed dim or no lighting in prep area used for slicing deli meats. Onions are stored in same area. The light Intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; **REPEAT VIOLATION 6-304.11 - Core: Mechanical-Ventilation Addl Notes: Observed non functional exhaust fan in employee restroom. Stong sulfur odor is present in restroom. Make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed missing hinge to allow door to self close in employee restroom located near beer walk-in cooler. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed several fruit flies near beer walk-in cooler area and in bar handwashing sink floor drain area. Discussed cleaning floor drains to prevent breeding of fruit flies. Correct prior to 4.18.25

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Observed missing hinge to allow door to self close in employee restroom located near beer walk-in cooler. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed dim or no lighting in prep area used for slicing deli meats. Onions are stored in same area. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; **REPEAT VIOLATION

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Observed dim or no lighting in prep area used for slicing deli meats. Onions are stored in same area. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; **REPEAT VIOLATION

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Observed missing hinge to allow door to self close in employee restroom located near beer walk-in cooler. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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No paper towels were available in handwashing sink in bar area. PIC restocked at time of inspection.

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Observed shredded chicken and ground beef in tightly compacted metal containers more than 4 inches high cooling from previous night with an internal temperature of 47*f.

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Observed several fruit flies near beer walk-in cooler area and in bar handwashing sink area. Discussed cleaning floor drains to prevent breeding of fruit flies. Correct prior to 4.4.25

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observed in the back food prep. area, some dented cans. (vegetable cans). showed kitchen manager discarded. corrected

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the facility has an automated low temp dishwasher. checked the machine after final rinse. noted at 0 ppm. manager found sanitizer connected bucket was empty. kitchen manager refilled and serviced the sanitizer line. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected

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observed facility has cooked ground beef on the hot holding unit. temperature at 108-112 degf. showed facility kitchen manager. manager removed the food . per manager just prepared. manager reheated to 165 deg f . please monitor hot holding.

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observed insecticide spray can in the back food prep. dishwashing area. manager discarded. use of a designated certified /integrated pesticide company reviewed.

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observed sanitizer bucket in the food prep. with towels in it for wiping. noted at 0 ppm. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected

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Bar floors have accumulations of debris, also the hallway just in front of bar walk-in entry has build up. frequency of cleaning reviewed,

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observed at the main bar(north bar), soda gun holster clogged. showed manager all removed and cleaned during the inspection time. corrected. also another soda gun near the ice bin has no connection(holster and Tube missing). showed kitchen manager. found an additional soda gun holster at the east bar(no longer in use). manager will utilize and install the soda gun for the main bar. please ensure the soda gun holster is installed to drain into a floor drain and a proper distance (air gap). showed facility manager.

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observed employee open beverage cups directly above cutting boards. manager removed. use of a lid and straw /a designated area reviewed, 6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting Addl Notes: Numerous light fixtures in the kitchen, and dishwashing area(5 out of 6 light fixtures in the dishwashing area) not turning on. please replace /repair the burnt bulbs, showed and discussed with kitchen manager

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Kitchen Manager did not have managers certification available upon request.

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Observed no paper towels available at handwashing station in bar area.

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Observed diced tomatoes and cheddar and pepper jack cheese with organic debris in prep table. Items were dated from 9/22 (3 days prior to inspection) and discussed importance of monitoring temperatures to ensure temperatures remain below 41*F at all times.

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Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly above deli meats (turkey, roast beef and ham) in reach-in cooler. PIC rearranged items at time of inspection. All raw proteins must be stored below ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination.

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Menu does not provide disclosure for items that are served undercooked. Must have disclosure by either describing the product as being raw or undercooked (i.e. raw oysters, burgers cooked to order) or by utilizing an asterisk directing them to a footnote that describes the item as being served raw or undercooked. PIC provided asterisks on food items that are served undercooked.

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Observed ice scooper handle directly touching ice.

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Observed missing latch for walk-in cooler door, allowing door to remain open if not properly closed. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed several missing floor tiles and accumulation of standing water in floor drain underneath handwashing sink in bar area. Floor drain must be flush to prevent water build up.

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Observed flat top and reach-in cooler previously used for storing food or cooking food, not in use at time of inspection. Please store all equipment clean, when not in use to prevent pest activity. Clean or replace prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed heavy accumulation of grease in hood area. Last hood service documentation was from 2023. Please have hood serviced prior to next routine inspection.

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed several fruit flies in beer cooler hallway and in server station at bar area. Please have a licensed pest control applicator treat for pests. :

Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed Observed missing hinge for employee restroom door. Toilet shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Please repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed several missing tiles on back wall against dish drying rack. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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 employee wash their hands for less than 10 seconds. Instructed employee to re-wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and hot water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 drawers used to store utensils and inoperable prep table with an accumulation of oil debris and food debris. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 dish racks with heavy accumulation of black debris. Please replace prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 nacho cheese, ground beef and Auju with an internal temperature of 119-120*F on stove top. According to employee cheese and auju had been prepare since the morning ( more than 4 hours prior to inspectoin) and were both discarded at time of inspection. Ground beef was re-heated to 165*f for 15 seconds. 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. Observed sliced American and Swiss cheese with an internal temperature of 56*F in make table. It was determined cheese was stacked past the fill line. Cheese had been in make table for more than 4 hours and were discarded at time of inspection. Also observed iceberg lettuce mix, sliced tomatoes in make table with an internal temperature of 45*f. Product was moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Walk-in was holding ambient air temperature of 39*F. Food closest to the door pizza sauce, bacon, salsa, chicken taco meat, had an internal temperature of 43-45*F. Door was propped open for long period of time. Discussed importance of maintaining door to walk-in cooler closed when not in use. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. Observed employee cooling chicken wings at room temperature at 92*F for one hour. PIC, placed chicken wings in walk-in cooler to rapidly chill and was able to get it to 68*F within 1 hour of inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods for TCS foods to ensure they reach proper temperature. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by mechanical warewashing machine. PIC restocked at time of inspection. All handwashing sinks must have soap and paper towels at all times. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink by mechanical warewashing machine and employee restroom. Employee restocked at time of inspection. All handwashing sinks must have soap and paper towels at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 food contact portion of can opener with accumulation of food debris. PIC washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener at the time of inspection. All food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch. Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 dish crates that are used for holding dishes through the dishmanchine with heavy accumulation of debris. Must replace prior to next routine inspection. 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 fried onions stored above grill with an internal temperature of 92*F. According to PIC they had been fried 25 minutes prior to inspection and were re-fried to bring to 165*F for 15 seconds prior to maintaining under heat lamp. Discussed importance of keeping hot TCS foods above 135*F at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed frozen raw chicken thawing in prep sink in standing water. Instructed employee to use running water for thawing and did so at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed missing knob on handwashing faucet in bar area. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.**REPEAT VIOLATION*** Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation 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. Tested <10ppm chlorine concentration in the mechanical dish machine after running 5 cycles and priming the machine. Chlorine levels must be between 50-100ppm. Please correct. ***Repeat Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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 employee slicing lemons for drinks with bare hands. Employee stated that she washed her hands prior to slicing. Discussed requirements for touching ready to eat foods, such as hand washing and then putting on gloves. Employee washed her hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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. Observed the mechanical dish machine dispensing <10ppm chlorine after running 5 cycles and priming the machine. It was determined the container of chlorine was running low. There is enough to fill sanitizer buckets and to fill the 3 compartment sink for manual ware washing for the next few days. Please correct by re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest Observed fly trap/tape directly above the refrigeration tables on the assembly line. Please remove to prevent contamination. Fly traps are not permitted near food production areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 chlorine test strips. Inspector provided enough for the day. Please provide by re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed the top of the hand sink faucet missing. Water is still available with center piece standing. Please correct. (Repeat violation). Also observed a leak under the hand sink P-trap by the dish machine when turned on. Please correct. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st