La Michoacana Ice Cream Al Natural

Inspector's notes

Observed hose hooked up to soft serve machine leading into mop sink area. Hose was not in use at time of inspection. Discussed wit operator to ensure adequate air gap to prevent contamination of soft serve machine. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed broke/damaged containers used for storage of ice cream. Ensure to replace any damaged/broken containers to prevent contamination of foods during storage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed excessive equipment not in use (ice machine, stove top, containers) and other miscellaneous items are rear storage area of facility Discussed with operator to ensure remove any equipment that is not in use by current operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Lack of Paper towels in several hand sinks at facility including: restroom hand sink, rear prep area hand sink and front hand sink located by ice machine. Discussed with operator all hand sinks shall have dispensers with fully stocked soap and paper towels. Operator proceeded to provide soap and temporary paper towel setup at hand sinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Facility did not have a probe thermometer available for verifying internal reheating temperatures for nacho cheese (135*F). Ensure to provide a probe thermometer. A re-inspection will be conducted to verify probe thermometer. A re-inspection is scheduled for 03/25/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed non-commercial (outdoor use) single gas burner use for making raspado topping mix. Discussed equipment shall be commercial grade. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Operator was unable to find Chlorine test strips to verify adequate sanitizing concentration of Chlorine 50ppm to 100ppm. Discussed with operator chlorine test strips are required for measuring adequate sanitizing concentrations. A re-inspection will be conducted to verify chlorine test strips on 3/25/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed hose coming from ice cream maker machine completely sitting inside mop sink drain unit. Drain strainer from mop sink had been removed to fit hose inside. Discontinue placing hose from any equipment directly into mop sink drain to prevent backflow and contamination of equipment or potable water line. Hoses leading into mop sink shall have at least 1"air gap. Operator proceeded to remove hose at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Discussed removal of freezer/ refrigeration equipment that is no longer functional or in use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Per operator, hot water was turned off due to leak under three compartment sink. Ensure to repair leaks to prevent water accumulation. Observed hand sink at front service area in disrepair, ensure to repair for adequate hand washing. There is a 2nd hand sink available at front service are, ensure to have hand wash fully stocked. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed damaged/ broken tiles at floor by entrance of freezer unit in kitchen prep area. Ensure to replace broken or damaged tiles. Operator is aware and plans on replacing broken tiles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed old equipment that is no longer in use being kept stored at rear exterior patio area. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize area and remove any equipment that is no longer in use to prevent vermin harborage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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 the following TCS food items out of cold holding temperature with internal temperatures between 54-56*F, containers of: cut watermelon, cut melon, cut cabbage, cotija cheese, 13 whip cream cans, and 1/2 gallon of milk. Refrigerator had ambient temperature of 55*F. PIC stated that food was placed in refrigerator at 10am. Food was voluntarily discarded and replacement food will be on time as a control until new refrigerator is brought to the front. Ensure that TCS food is maintained at 41*F or below. 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 the lift top refrigerator in the front with ambient temperature of 55*F taken with min/max thermometer. There is a walk-in refrigerator in the back that holds back stock. Premises has a new packaged lift top refrigerator in the back. Owner was called and they stated that they would send maintenance to pull the new refrigerator from the back and set it up within the next couple hours. Ensure refrigerator in the front is in working condition or replaced with the new one by re-inspection on 3/3/2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter --Observed a large gas stove and propane tank in the back storage room. Per person in charge (PIC), it is used to help make their raspados. Discussed removing this piece of equipment and using an electric induction burner instead to safely heat up the raspados. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection