Carlos O'Brien's Mexican Restaurant & Pub

Inspector's notes

Observed uncovered containers of shredded cheese and cooked chicken not undergoing cooling process inside walk-in cooler. Observed uncovered containers of cooked beans, cooked chicken, and cooked rice in steam table across from cookline. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrapping. Person in charge (PIC) began to cover containers of food inside walk-in and steam well. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed accumulation of food debris along floor of cookline, beneath/behind cookline equipment, and ice machine. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed can opener with accumulation of food residue inside. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Person in charge relocated can opener to warewashing station to be cleaned. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed handwashing sink in bar area with leak from hot water handle. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed walk-in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 46-48F. TCS foods in the walk-in had internal temperatures between 44F- 65F and had been stored in the walk-in cooler for more than 4 hours. TCS food items improperly cold holding were embargoed at the time of inspection. Establishment does not have sufficient capacity for cold holding or cooling capabilities for operation. A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health.

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Observed pink organic matter growing on the edges of the inside of the ice maker ramp. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components in equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC had ice maker cleaned. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed shredded cheese blend in prep table cold holding at 47*F. Per PIC, cheese had been in the prep table since the morning (over 4 hours). Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Embargoed container of shredded cheese, PIC disposed of the container immediately. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed PIC did not have Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

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Observed small pan of pinto beans, large pan of black beans and 2 small deep pans green salsa in walk in cooler without date marking. PIC embargoed the pinto beans, black beans green salsa because not sure when last made.

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Observed employee storing purse on counter in bar area near urn of tea and backpack stored on top of ice machine. Discussed with PIC that employees need to store personal belongings not near food and food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repair seals of cold holding unit doors.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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. Broken soap dispenser at employee hand wash sink in bar area prevents dispenser from dispensing soap. Employee retrieved a pump bottle of soap for hand wash sink. Discussed importance of insuring soap at all hand wash sinks for appropriate hand washing and prevention of foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Employee hand sink in food prep area blocked by box of gloves and chef's knife. Employee removed items from hand wash sink. Maintain hand wash sinks free and clear for ease of use to encourage hand washing and prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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. Raw shell eggs in cardboard flat stored on open grill shelf directly above open stainless steel containers of ready to eat salsa and green chili dip in reach in on cooks line. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. Discussed importance of protecting ready to eat foods from cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers. Spray bottle of degreaser stored next to hand wash sink in bar area without benefit of label. Employee removed spray bottle to kitchen and labeled bottle. Discussed importance of labeling all chemicals used in facility. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises. Numerous containers of cooled food including shredded beef, chicken and soups stored in walk in without benefit of covers. Employee covered food. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection