Filiberto's Mexican Food

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Observed establishment has no written procedures or dedicated kit for clean-up of bodily fluids (vomit/diarrhea). Instructed person in charge to obtain a dedicated kit, and guidance document was provided at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed interior of ice machine in back area with buildup of pink organic debris. Instructed person in charge to have machine cleaned, and keep clean at a frequency that prevents accumulation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5th Consecutive Violation In walk-in cooler, observed several open, prepared TCS items missing date marks including menudo, shredded chicken, hominy, and open gallon of milk. Per person in charge, items were prepared on 10/20 and were dated at time of inspection. Also observed open container of shredded cabbage with date of 10/12 - per PIC, date was incorrect and proper date of 10/22 was placed on container. In reach-in cooler on main prep line, observed containers of cooked ham, beef, shrimp, pork, lengua (tongue), and stuffed peppers with no date marks. Per person in charge, items were prepared on 10/18 and date marked at time of inspection. Reviewed date marking with employees at time of inspection. 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 - Priority: 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. Addl Notes: Observed container of cooked menudo with prep date of 10/11 in walk-in cooler - past 7 day total allowed by Food Code. Manager voluntarily discarded item at time of inspection. 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.

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Observed no certified food protection manager at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Consecutive repeat: 2nd

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Observed handwashing sink by the dishwasher without paper towels and obstructed by a mop bucket and soiled linens. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink and provided hand drying provision at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed flan with milk as an ingredient, tomatillo salsa and salsa with tomatoes as an ingredient without date marking. 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). PIC stated all items were made on Saturday, 4 days prior. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 4th Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed horchata with milk as an ingredient 74-76*F, tomatillo salsa with cut tomatoes as an ingredient 71-75*F in deep containers >4" with the lid on. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. PIC stated items had been prepared within the past 30 minutes. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed ice scoop handle in the ice bin making contact with the ice. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed build up of organic matter on the metal shelving unit in the walk in cooler.

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Observed missing floor sink cover for both soda fountains, three-compartment sink, and prep sink floor drains.

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No CFPM onsite at time of inspection.

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(2nd Consecutive Violation) Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored over cheese, ham and cooked chorizo and pooled eggs over cooked cabeza and lengua in reach in cooler at time of inspection.

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No CFPM on cite at time of inspection and received more than one priority violation.

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Observed large deep plastic container with shredded cheese in walk in cooler at a temperature of 45*F.

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(2nd Consecutive Violation) Observed red salsa, green salsa, menudo, and ham in walk in cooler with no date marking.

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Observed chemical spray bottles with yellow and orange liquid inside of each bottle. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed lime, watermelon, lemon cookies and cream, strawberry, strawberries and cream, coconut, pineapple and chocolate ice cream bars from unapproved source. Person in charge informed there is a 10 day hold on items and food shall be embargoed unless approved source documentation is submitted. Person in charge moved paletas off of sales floor at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored above cut vegetable mixture, pooled eggs stored over cooked cabeza in reach in cooler and raw chorizo and raw whole shelled eggs stored above cooked bacon in walk in cooler at time of inspection.

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Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler in deep metal container at a temperature of 48-51*F at time of inspection. Person in charge explained that all the cooked chicken was made the day prior to temperatures being taken and that they had not been taken out of walk in for any reason today.

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Observed cooked pork, cooked cabeza, cooked fish and cooked Chile renos without a date marking all made over 24 hours prior to inspection explained by person in charge.

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Observed no certified food manager onsite at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no hand soap available at main hand sink on cook line. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

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Observed red and green salsa in self-serve prep table unit at 46-49 degrees F. Per PIC salsas had been prepared over 4 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

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Observed Pico de Gallo in walk in without date markings. Per PIC it had been prepared over 24 hours prior to inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the 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. Observed raw beef in reach in unit under prep table being stored over cooked pork. Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. PIC moved raw beef to bottom shelf. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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 employee water bottle being stored in ice machine that is used for customer consumption. Employee moved water bottle to an appropriate location out of the ice machine. 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. Observed a bottle of open bleach in hand sink next to the three comp sink. Hand sinks must only be used for washing hands to avoid contamination. PIC moved the bleach to the chemical storage area. Correct By: 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 uncovered container of fish flour under back prep sink. Containers must be covered to protect from contamination. PIC put a lid on the container. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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 red salsa, green salsa, and cooked chicken in the walk in refrigerator without date markings. Per PIC the items had been prepped Friday and Saturday. Date marks were added on the food containers for the appropriate dates. This is the second consecutive repeat for this violation. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed cheese, avocado, guacamole, lard, etc. in the walk in refrigerator being stored in containers on the ground. All containers must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground to avoid food contamination. PIC moved the containers to a more appropriate location up off the floor. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection