Amigos Carniceria

Inspector's notes

Two clean ice cream scoops were stored in a container of water. The scoops must be kept in 135 F water, or a running dipperwell, or left out dry. The manager then removed the scoops from the standing water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

A table with produce was completely blocking the kitchen handwashing sink. The other kitchen handwashing sink contained a knife sharpener and some chunks of fat. The management had the table moved to another location. Do not block the hndwashing sinks or store items in the sinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed several containers labeled with milk or peeled garlic filled with different seasonings. Discussed with PIC Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and are not designed to be washed and re-used for storage of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

>>>Observed bin of ice with the scoop kept inside with handle in contact with the food. In-use utensils may not be stored in food between uses in order to prevent cross contamination or the handle must but stored upright. PIC moved the scoop to store in a separate container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

Inspector's notes

All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. >>>Observed many bags of ice, made in facility, for retail sale were not labeled with name and address of source or phone number. Properly label or affix labels of bagged ice with name and address of source or phone number and source. Person in Charge (PIC) labeled all ice bags at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

Inspector's notes

>>>Observed bins of sugar, salt and ice with the scoop kept inside with handle in contact with the food. In-use utensils may not be stored in food between uses in order to prevent cross contamination or the handle must but stored upright. PIC moved the scoop to store the handle upright at the time of inspection. 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 in house made cream ( whole milk and condensed milk) with a date mark of 1/31/24 which exceeds the 7 days. Embargoed the cream and Person in Charge (PIC) discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. >>>Per PIC ceviche is made in house and marinated with lime juice. The menu does have a consumer advisory however the ceviche is not on the menu. Discussed with PIC to write ceviche on the menu and include the asterisk as the disclaimer. PIC added the ceviche to the menu at the time of the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Bags of ice for retail sale were not labels were not labeled with name and address of source or phone number. Properly label or affix labels of bagged ice with name and address of source or phone number and source. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Core-4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) , C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens >>>Observed industrial immersion blender stored directly on the ground. Discussed with PIC Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. PIC sanitized and relocated the immersion blender at the time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation 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. Hand washing sink in the deli side blocked by a table. Moved table to clear a path to the sink. Please maintain easy access to all hand washing sinks at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed house made chicharrones holding 98 F in hot case by deli case, per PIC they were placed there over 4 hours prior. Discussed with PIC that items hot holding must hold 135 F or above at all times. Chicharrones were discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Bags of ice for retail sale were not labels were not labeled with name and address of source. Properly label or affix labels of bagged ice with name and address of source. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection