Del Taco

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed ice build-up on walk-in cooler compressor. Observed ice build up under metal flooring in the walk-in freezer. Ice build up is accumulating to such an extent that the flooring is raising and bending. Discussed ensuring that the unit is serviced and the ice build-up is managed in order to prevent any further damage to the unit. 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.

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed ice build-up on walk-in cooler compressor. Observed ice build up under metal flooring in the walk-in freezer. Ice build up is accumulating to such an extent that the flooring is raising and bending. Discussed ensuring that the unit is serviced and the ice build-up is managed in order to prevent any further damage to the unit. 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.

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager on site during time of inspection. Discussed having another person certified for redundancy. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed raw shelled eggs and boxed liquid eggs stored above uncut produce. 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 a build up of orange organic matter in the back scaffolding of the ice machine. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed the metal paneling of the floors in the walk-in freezer being lifted up and bent by ice trapped underneath. Discussed repairing and maintaining the freezer floors in good repair to ensure the functionality and cooling capacity of the freezer. 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.

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager on site during the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a build up of orange organic matter in the back scaffolding of the ice machine. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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 male employee wipe nose with hand and operate ice cream maker. Employee stated ice cream was for personal consumption. Employee corrected with hand wash. Manager wiped down ice cream maker with sanitizer at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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 cheese on cookline holding 48*f degrees, and cut tomatoes at 55*f degrees. As established from pervious inspection, establishment is using time as a control for open top items. No time stamps were used to identify when items had been pulled out. Stamps applied. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A-N) and (P), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties. Due to there being no CFPM at time of inspection and multiple priority and priority foundation violations there is a lack of active managerial control at the establishment. This is the 4th repeat for a CFPM. A purchase receipt of a CFPM class that is ANSI certified and registered to one of the staff onsite will be required for this violation to be corrected. Re-inspection for receipt of enrollment and intent to take the class will be in (10/4/23). Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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 open top table with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pico de gallo on time as a control. A chart was provided with discard times, but staff is not logging start times for when item is removed from refrigeration and placed on cook line. Items on time as a control need to be labeled with start and discard times to effectively track how long items remain out. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use Observed Bleach bucket concentration of over 200ppm. Instructed manager on how much chlorine bleach to add to buckets and how to test properly. Chlorine levels should be maintained between 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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 reach-in cooler on cookline with a holding temperature of 49*f degrees. Staff stated there has been repeated issues with this cooler in the past not holding temperature properly. Only TCS item in cooler was shredded lettuce with an internal temperature of 43 degrees. lettuce moved to walk-in at time of inspection. Re-inspection for unit will be (10/4/23). Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed small cockroach alive in back of establishment underneath storage racks. Manager provided pest control records for spray that occurred this morning. Establishment must be maintained free of pests at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection