Taqueria Mis Amigos

Inspector's notes

Observed beef at 115F, sausage at 125F at the grill hot hold station. Manager said items had been there just 30 minutes, and reheated to 165F during the inspection. Ensure that all TCS foods during hot holding are kept at 135F and above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed fresh cut tomato salsa at 66F, cabesa meat at 48F inside the prep fridge. Manager embargoed the meat, and as per manager, all other foods had been in the fridge recently. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical spray bottle without a label on it. Manager said it was degreaser, and quickly labeled the bottle. Ensure that all cleaning products are labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed cooked potatoes at 90F on the grill in hot holding pan. Talked to staff about hot holding policy, embargoed foods. Ensure that all TCS foods during hot holding are kept at 135F or more. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed facility is storing cough drop medicine on plates used for customers. Talked to manager and removed the items. Ensure that all employee personal items are kept away from customer food/food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed facility using a wash and rinse at 3 compartment sink, but not the sanitize step. Talked to staff about chlorine bleach, immersing dishes for at least 10 seconds. Ensure all dishes are sanitized before service at 50-100 ppm bleach for at least 10 seconds. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed employee putting containers of hot foods from hot holding machine into a prep fridge to cool. Foods were in deep containrs and at 140-150F. Talked to staff about cooling techniques. Manager put foods in ice baths to cool down. Talked to staff about cooling techniques, blast chillers, and a walkin. Ensure that cooling foods get from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and from 70F to 41FF within another 4 hours, for 6 hours total. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed bag of chicken at 45-50F inside the food prep sink. Manager said it was thawing and been there for 20-30 minutes. Manager moved the food to a fridge. Ensure that thawing foods are done in a fridge, or under running cold water, immersed in the sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed raw shell eggs above cilantro, carrots and salsa. Had PIC move eggs to be stored properly to avoid cross contamination. Discussed not storing raw shell eggs above any foods that are ready to eat. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Found establishment with inadequate refrigeration for the amount of TCS foods being prepared and served. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 make table holding at 54*F and reach in fridge at 47*F in kitchen area. Had PIC move TCS foods from units and call for service. These are the only two coolers in kitchen. Suspended due to Lack of adequate refrigeration Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed pico, Salsa, Beans, pastor chicken, sour cream, carne asada, tomato paste and ceviche at 48*F - 53*F in make table and reach in fridge in kitchen area. Had PIC move foods prepped today to working drink fridge and discard anything older. See embargo form 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 make table holding at 54*F and reach in fridge at 47*F in kitchen area. These are the only two coolers in the kitchen. Had PIC move TCS foods from units and call for service. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed chorizo sitting at room temperature in sink in back room. Cook said it was thawing. Discussed thawing under cool running water until ready to use. Placed item under cool running water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection