Cheba Hut

Inspector's notes

Observed michelada mix stored in the liquor walk-in and being used at the bar. Michelada mix labeled "Mi Ruca", is not from an approved source. Discussed with PIC that it is the establishment's responsibility to ensure all product used and offered come from an approved source. Discussed with PIC that the michelada mix cannot be used and must be discarded. PIC removed all michelada mix at time of inspection. Mix embargoed. All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. All food from unapproved source was embargoed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed black residue on the inside of the soda nozzles at the soda machine. Informed PIC that these need to be clean and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of residue. Suggested a bottle brush or scrubber. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed brown residue and food debris stuck on the back side of the slicer. PIC stated that the slicer had not yet been used on the day of inspection. Informed PIC that all food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Reviewed with PIC that when items are put away, they must be put away clean. PIC disassembled the slicer and properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized it at time of inspection All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to ware washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the concrete flooring in the back ware washing area to be rough and exposed, allowing for the collection of standing water, residue, and food debris. Discussed with PIC that the flooring needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed preventing standing water accumulation in the establishment with PIC. 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

In the cooler closest to the walk in cooler, observed cream cheese having a black hair. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observe employee wipe sweat off neck and return to handling food. Employee was asked to wash hands before touching food items. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink and donned new gloves at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed standing water below clean dish rack located by 3-comp sink. PIC stated standing water is a result of drip from dried and cleaned food contact surfaces. Suggested PIC mop floors more frequently to avoid standing water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage --- Observed floor sinks throughout establishment intermittently backing up and unable to properly convey sewage. Observed floor sink in the food prep area backing up when both prep sink and hand sink are turned on at same time. Observed floor sink under the 3-comp sink backing up when all 3 compartments are drained at the same time. When waste water flow is actively limited by employees, floor sinks were able to convey sewage. Sewage must be properly conveyed at all times and waste lines must be maintained to accommodate use of sink fixtures draining to them. Repair drainage such that waste water is properly conveyed prior to reinspection on 11/22/2023. :