Cocina Sinaloense La Vaca Lola

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Observed buildup of food debris on reach-in refrigerator & freezer doors and prep-table refrigerator doors in front service area and back service area. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces are required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt and dust debris.

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Observed wet mop drying inside mop bucket near food prep. Discussed with PIC that wet mop shall be placed upright to air-dry and away from food being prepared.

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Observed six bags of rice stored on floor. Discussed with PIC that all food required to be stored 6 in off the ground at all times.

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Observed buildup of food debris on reach-in refrigerator doors and prep-table refrigerator doors in front service area and back service area. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces are required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt and dust debris.

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Observed wet mop drying with mop head on floor near mop sink. Discussed with PIC that wet mop shall be placed upright to air-dry and away from food being prepared.

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Observed buildup of food debris on reach-in refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of food/dirt/dust debris.

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Observed broken handle on reach-in refrigerator in prep-area. Discussed with PIC that required for physical facility and equipment to be in good repair at all times.

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Observed dust buildup on ice machine airduct, and food debris buildup on prep-table refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned more frequrently.

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Observed handle on reach-in freezer with broken off rubber on handle, some cracked tiles with holes in kitchen, and floor in basement store room with peeling paint. Discussed with PIC that facility need to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable.

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Observed food debris on refrigerator doors and prep table refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that needs to be clean to touch and cleaned more frequently.

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Observed floor in downstairs storeroom with peeling paint. Discussed with PIC that floors need to be maintained in good condition, smooth and cleanable.

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Observed multiple metal pans of refried beans and cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler; and observed steamed veggies, cooked shrimp and meats in prep coolers with no dates. Per PIC all items were made/prepped a day or two prior. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that all RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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 cooked chicken and prepped crab meat for sushi in prep cooler with date marks of 4/16 & 4/15, Per PIC cooked/prepped items are marked with date they are prepped. PIC discarded at time of inspection. TCS foods shall be used or discarded upon expiring (not to exceed 7 days) Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-4-502.13 (A), C: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations; Re-Use ---Observed Clamato brand retail plastic containers being used to store various types of house-made salsas throughout establishment. These items are not designed to be cleaned and re-used; therefore, they must be properly stored and protected to prevent from possible contamination. Discussed with person in charge that they must use food-grade containers that can be washed, rinsed, and sanitized, and re-used. Please purchase and begin to use food-grade approved containers to store food as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Core-4-502.13 (A), C: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations; Re-Use Observed Clamato brand retail plastic containers being used to store various types of house-made salsas throughout establishment. These items are not designed to be cleaned and re-used; therefore, they must be properly stored and protected to prevent from possible contamination. Discussed with person in charge that they must use food-grade containers that can be washed, rinsed, and sanitized, and re-used. Please purchase and begin to use food-grade approved containers to store food as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. ===Observed no paper towels at hand sink inside bar area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee restock. -====At all times each hand sink needs to be stocked with paper towels. 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: 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. ====Observed multiple raw foods stored above tcs foods or other raw foods in three separate units. Inside basement walk in unit was observed raw eggs and raw chorizo stored above multiple ready to each cheeses. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved eggs and chorizo away from ready to eat foods. Observed inside two door upright reach in unit with open raw hamburgers and raw bacon stored directly above ready to eat sauces and open raw shrimp and open raw fish. Notified PIC, PIC moved raw hamburgers and raw bacon away from ready to eat foods. Also observed inside three door upright reach in unit with raw bacon stored directly above cut lettuce; raw octopus stored directly over container of cut lettuce. Notified PIC, PIC moved all raw foods away from ready to eat foods.==== 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. ====Observed in basement walk in unit with cooked beans from 8/25. Expired on 8/31. Today is 9/5. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC discarded expired cooked beans. Also observed open bag of cream cheese from 8/27; expired on 9/2; today is 9/5. PIC discarded expired cream cheese.===A food shall be discarded if: It exceeds the 7 days at 41?F. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ===Observe cove base missing on main floor around the white refrigerator; entire wall area missing; exposed wood; missing cove base all along basement walls and walk in unit. Various holes and openings on ceiling walls inside basement areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). -=====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection