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Inspector's notes

Observed employee use a bare hand to grab parmesan cheese to grate onto a to-go salad. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Repeat.

Inspector's notes

Observed shellstock tags being stored in ziplock bags, not in chronological order. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. The PIC started to organize the tags while inspector onsite. Recommended accordion folders or clear sleeves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed garlic in oil from 3/8, pickled peppers from 3/7, tomato jam from 3/8, onion jam from 3/8, and pickled vegetables from 3/8 located in the walk-in cooler in deli containers. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Discussed jam and hot pickling made in house is a 7-day date-mark. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed food line cook drink from cup with gloves on and touched the straw portion of lid then began continuing to resume cooking without washing their hands and changing gloves. 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. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection and applied gloves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed bartender without gloves prepare orange garnish for patron drink. Inspector embargoed garnish. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed on the mop sink located in the rear of the facility; a tubing/flex hose attached to the outlet of the mop sink sitting in the basin of the sink. PIC removed tubing connection from the mop sink to allow for an air gap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed bag log of shell stock tags. Of the sample viewed 1/2 of the tags were missing the date that the last animal was sold. Chef corrected at time of inspection. Discussed with the people in charge that all shell stock tags should remain with the product until the last animal is sold and then the date is recorded on the corresponding tag. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Observed a covered container of raw chicken in a large bin stored over sealed packages of tortillas. The person in charge removed the container of raw chicken and placed it away from any ready to eat foods. Discussed proper food separation with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-3-402.12, Pf: Records, Creation, & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed a raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish ceviche dish served as ready to eat. No parasite destruction letter was available at the time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge obtaining and maintaining an updated parasite destruction letter from the supplier. Re-inspection will take place by August 24, 2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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 a covered container of raw chicken with an internal temperature of 47-50F inside the walk in cooler. The person in charge stated the chicken had been prepped at ambient temperature 3 hours ago. The person in charge added ice to rapidly cool the chicken. After 30 minutes the chicken had an internal temperature of 47-49F and the person in charge discarded the chicken at that time. Discussed the use of cooling methods with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Observed several spray bottles containing a colored solution with no labels by the grill in the kitchen. The person in charge stated the bottles contained oils used for cooking and labeled the bottles the the common name ingredients. Discussed labeling food containers with food not readily identifiable on sight which has been removed from the original container and stored in an unlabeled container. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed the handle of the ice scoop sitting in contact with the ice inside the bin at the bar. The person in charge removed the ice scoop and placed it in a container outside the bin. Discussed the proper storage of utensils in between use with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection