Los Toritos Mexican Food

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Observed no written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids.

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Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection.

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Observed storage rack placed in front of hand wash sink blocking access to the hand wash sink by the ice machine. Observed inoperable hand wash sink by the ice machine and by the front counter. Hand sinks had no water supply and faucets were missing or unusable in state of disrepair.

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*Second Consecutive Repeat Violation* Observed blender and meat slicer, last used the night before, stored with food debris on the prep table by the ice machine. Observed organic matter on a soda nozzle of the soda fountain.

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Observed cooked rice with internal temperature of 109-120F stored in a pot by the steam table. The rice pot was stacked on top of other containers in the steam table and not in the hot water bath of the steam table. The person in charge stated the rice had been cooked less than 2 hours ago.

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Observed packaged foods from a recent delivery stored in the hallway by the walk-in cooler. Delivered TCS foods had internal temperatures between 59-67F and included raw meats and dairy products. The person in charge stated the food items had been delivered less than 4 hours ago. Observed unattended raw meat on the prep table and diced meat in a bucket next to the prep table with internal temperature of 69F. The person in charge stated the meat had been out less than 2 hours and was being prepared between downtime of other tasks.

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Observed no date marking system in use for any cooked TCS food items stored in multiple coolers in the establishment. No TCS food items had date marks. The person in charge was able to determine day of preparation for most TCS food items requiring date mark. Most TCS food items had been prepared between 2-6 days prior and were date marked accordingly. TCS food items with undetermined date of preparation were embargoed at the time of inspection. TCS foods with no date mark included cooked beans, cooked chile relleno, cooked fish, cooked shrimp, cooked beef, cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked red/green salsas, cooked stews and broth, cooked meat rolled tacos, cut leafy greens, tomatoed pico de gallo, and deli ham.

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***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed ice scoop handle directly touching ice inside soda ice bin. Notified Person IN Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to move handle upward to not touch ice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed at two soda dispensers with 7 nozzles having white, brown and orange organic matter growth. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employees wash, rinse, and sanitize. ====In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: o At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 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 can opener with orange and red organic matter build up. Also observed white organic matter inside cheese shredder machine that was las used two days ago. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee rewash, rinse, and sanitize. ===Clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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No handsoap available at one of the kitchen handwashing sinks. The battery was dead. Corrected by owner. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Raw shrimp was thawing in a bucket of cold water in the food-prep sink. The water was not running. The owner then put the shrimp in a strainer basket and turned on the cold water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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The ice scoop at the soda fountain was laying down, with the handle touching the ice. Corrected by manager. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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One of the dumpster lids has been burned off and must be replaced. 5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles Addl Notes: The grease-bin lid was left open. Maintain closed at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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The interior of the walk-in cooler is very dimly lit. It was difficult to see the food without a flashlight. Install a brighter light bulb, or install more lights. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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A bottle of rubbing alcohol was stored above french-fry trays in the dry storage area. The manager then moved the rubbing alcohol to its designated storage area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed open bags of salt, sugar, and flour stored on the shelves in the rear storage area. Close up food items when not in use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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The lighting in the walk-in cooler is extremely low. A flashlight was needed for the inspector to check temperatures and date marks. Increase the intensity of lighting in the walk-in cooler to ensure adequate cleaning, organization and operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters Addl Notes: One of the hood filters is broken, and another is turned horizontally. Have the broken hood filter replaced or repaired, and install the other hood filter vertically if it will fit, to ensure adequate filtration and capture of grease. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed several TCS foods out of temp for longer than 6 hours. Food items include green chili (54*F), menudo (46*F), shrimp cocktail (47*F), birrias soup (46.5*F), pinto beans (46.5*F), and shredded chicken (46.5*F). All food was date marked for the day prior or later. 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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Observed soup in large 15 gallon pots that do not allow proper cooling. Observed other food items in deep containers cold held. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Discussed cold holding methods with staff members. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed cartons of raw shelled eggs outside of walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 75*F. Person in charge stated they received eggs about 30 minutes prior, but did not have a chance to put them away yet. Discussed with person in charge that time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be placed in walk-in upon arrival to maintain proper cold-holding temperatures. PIC moved eggs to walk-in to cool down.