Carniceria los Amigos

Inspector's notes

Observed cut watermelon in fruit display in front. Ambient temperature of unit was at 45*F per inspectors min/max. Per PIC cut watermelon was placed 10 minutes prior. Advised PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed arroz con leche in front fruit display at 45*F. Ambient temperature was at 45*F per inspectors min/max. Per PIC arroz con leche was placed almost almost 3 hours prior. Observed Raw meats (chicken, beef, pork, and marinated chicken) at 46*F - 50*F. Per PIC, shipment of produce was received and placed in walk in, leaving walk in open for a prolonged period. Walk in was at 41*F before shipment was received, according to PIC. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Observed in house salsas (tomato and tomatillo based) and guacamole (made with tomatoes) at 47*F - 52*F. Per PIC, products were made day before and placed in cooler opposite to front fruit display. Ambient temperature observed at 52*F. Advised PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Ambient temperature of walk containing raw meats observed at 53*F, per inspector's min/max. PIC confirmed all meats will be fully cooked before being served. Reach in cooler containing home made salsas and guacamole (tomato based) opposite to fruit display observed at 52*F. Reach in unit on the right side of the store observed at 45*F (containing non TCS sodas and Pre packaged desserts). All TCS foods were relocated to alternative functioning units in working repair. PIC submitted work order and was in the process of repairing walk in during inspection. Ambient temperature observed at 47*F and dropping. Advised PIC that Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. PLEASE REPAIR WALK IN PRIOR TO RE INPSECTION WITHIN 24 HOURS. Corrective Action: Correct prior to 24 hour re-inspection.

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Observed black organic matter build-up on the ice machine guard. Advised PIC to clean ice machine frequently to prevent organic mater build-up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (cooked rice) hot holding in a steam well in the main kitchen and temping 110 F. PIC stated the rice was placed in the steam well at 8:30am. PIC voluntarily discarded the rice. Advised PIC that all TCS foods which are being hot held must reach at least 135 F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed single-use cups stored in the salt, beef flavor, and meat seasoning containers to measure seasonings. PIC voluntarily discarded the single-use cups. Advised PIC that single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed an unsealed wooden plank nailed into the wall above the three-compartment sink with discoloration and residues coating it. Informed PIC that unsealed wood cannot be used in the establishment due to it being porous and not easily cleanable. All surfaces in the establishment need to be smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed many tiles missing in the ware washing and standing refrigerator areas, housing debris and pooling water. Informed PIC that the tiles need to be repaired so that the floors are smooth and easily cleanable and not housing debris and water. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the base of the mop sink faucet leaking a heavy amount of water, as well as rust against the wall. Instructed PIC to bring the sink into good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed container of cooked and prepared food uncovered in the walk-in refrigerator with a rusting and chipped ceiling above the containers. Informed PIC that these containers need to be covered to prevent contamination from the premises. Discussed with PIC that for proper cooling, the containers should remain uncovered and once it is cooled, they should be covered to protect from contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the metal shelving in the walk in used for the cooked food (deli) to be heavily rusted and carry older food debris. The shelves are used to stored covered containers of food as well as uncovered, cooling foods. Food was uncovered and cooling at time of inspection. Informed PIC that the rust and old food debris has the chance to contaminate food, and to avoid this, the shelves need to be cleaned and brought back into good repair or replaced. 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.

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Observed broken and missing floor tiles throughout the kitchen and establishment. Observed a large portion of the floor tiles missing in the ware washing area. Observed the paneling peeling off of the wall in the handwashing doorway, leaving a gaping area for dirt and debris to stick. Observed multiple holes in the walls near the floor. Informed PIC that these areas need to be repaired and done so in a way that the walls, floors, and ceilings are smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed surveying the establishment routinely to look for items that may need to be repaired with PIC. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed establishment preparing their own ceviche with raw shrimp and lime. PIC only had parasite destruction letter from the previous year. Informed PIC that the letter of parasite destruction from this calendar year needs to be obtained. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 09/20/2024.

Inspector's notes

Observed broken and missing floor tiles throughout the kitchen and establishment. Observed a large portion of the floor tiles missing in the ware washing area. Observed the paneling peeling off of the wall in the handwashing doorway, leaving a gaping area for dirt and debris to stick. Observed multiple holes in the walls near the floor. Informed PIC that these areas need to be repaired and done so in a way that the walls, floors, and ceilings are smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed surveying the establishment routinely to look for items that may need to be repaired with PIC. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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. Observed a bag of raw longanisa and a bag of ground beef on a shelf above juice in the reach-in refrigerator in the front main service area. Raw meat products should be stored below ready-to-eat foods in the following order, bottom to top: poultry, ground beef, pork, seafood, eggs, and ready-to-eat foods. The items were relocated at the time of inspection. :

Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. .......The hand washing sink for the raspados area has been taken out of use due to needed repair. Please repair and return to service prior to reinspection 10/19/23. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals.....Chlorine in the 3 comp sink at 200 ppm. Manager directed the employees to mix sanitizer at the proper 50-100 ppm concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence.....Several flies present in the kitchen and service areas. Please have certified pest control to eradicate the flies prior to reinspection 10/19/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe...........Hibiscus flowers for the jamaica beverage stored directly in grocery bags in the freezer. Employee transferred the flowers to food-safe bags. Please use only clean, food-safe containers for food. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.....Heavy accumulation of food debris on reach-in door gaskets, hinges, back sides of handles and on shelves in the meat walk-in. Please maintain clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection