Sol Mexican Cocina

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Pork Verde, Beef birria and pork carnitas cooked yesterday held at 47-48 degrees F today. Items are covered and stacked on each other interrupting cooling rapidly of the cooked food.

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Observed interior lid of the fryer station prep cooler in disrepair and held together with tape.

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Observed in use low temperature chlorine dish machine in the kitchen. Final rinse chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM. The dish machine was drained and primed multiple times (3+) and tested at 0 PPM each time. Chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. After the person in charge adjusted the sanitizer line and cap on the sanitizer supply the dish machine was primed and re-run. Chlorine concentration measured at 50 PPM.

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In the fryer station prep refrigerator observed raw oysters/45°F, cooked duck/48°F, taquitos (cheese+ shrimp)/48°F, and goat cheese/48°F. In the expo station refrigerator observed milk/53°F and house made salsa/54°F

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On the summer special menu observed no reminder statement or disclosure for mezcal ostra (raw oysters). Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement.

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Expo station refrigerator and fryer station refrigerators observed not holding TCS foods at 41°F or less. With inspector’s min/max thermometer observed expo station refrigerator minimum temperature at 56.8°F. With inspector’s min/max thermometer observed fryer station refrigerator minimum temperature at 51.6°F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed interior lid of the fryer station prep cooler in disrepair and held together with tape.

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Observed yellow/brown residue on the interior of the soda gun nozzles at the bar. Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Ensure soda gun nozzles are cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent the buildup of residue. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed multiple missing tiles on the wall behind the dish machine in the kitchen where the drywall is exposed and damaged. Floors, walls, and ceilings that are constructed of smooth and durable surface materials are more easily cleaned. According to person in charge the whole wall is being retiled on 5/27/25. Please repair prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 6th.

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Observed multiple missing tiles on the wall below the dish machine in the kitchen. Floors, walls, and ceilings that are constructed of smooth and durable surface materials are more easily cleaned. According to person in charge work order for repair is pending. Please repair prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 5th.

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Observed inoperable handwashing sink at the bar due to significant leak near the drain when the water is turned on. Establishment converted one of the two dump sinks to a handwashing sink at time of inspection until the handwashing sink can be repaired. Please repair handwashing sink prior to re-inspection (2/21/25). Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so they are accessible at all times. Please repair inoperable handwashing sink prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed brown residue on the interior of the soda gun nozzle near the bar entrance. Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed soda gun cleaning frequency with the PIC. Ensure soda guns are cleaned prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed blended watermelon mixture/ 51°F in a plastic container next to the ice well at the bar.

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Observed cut tomatoes (50°F) held at room temperature on the guacamole cart. According to person in charge establishment utilizes 4 hour Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) to monitor cut tomatoes on the guacamole cart. No written procedures available for TPHC at time of inspection.

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Observed multiple missing tiles on the wall below the dish machine in the kitchen. Floors, walls, and ceilings that are constructed of smooth and durable surface materials are more easily cleaned. According to person in charge work order for repair is pending. Please repair prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 5th.

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Observed in use low temperature chlorine dish machine in the kitchen. Final rinse chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM. The dish machine was drained and primed two more times, and tested at 0 PPM each time. Chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will utilize the three-compartment sink or bar dish machines to sanitize food contact surfaces until the kitchen dish machine is repaired. Service call made at time of inspection.

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Observed tortilla soup/ 99°F hot holding between the burners on the stove.

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Observed milk/56°F, heavy cream/ 52°F, and arbol salsa/ 50°F in the small worktop refrigerator at the server station.

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Observed multiple missing tiles on the wall below the dish machine in the kitchen. Floors, walls, and ceilings that are constructed of smooth and durable surface materials are more easily cleaned. Please repair prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 4th.

Repeat Violation Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed multiple missing tiles on the wall below the dish machine in the kitchen. Floors, walls, and ceilings that are constructed of smooth and durable surface materials are more easily cleaned. Please repair prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed the low temp dish machine at the indoor bar in use at time of inspection. After running the dish machine two times, the chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM each time. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. It was determined the sanitizer jug was empty and needed to be replaced. Sanitizer jug was replaced, dish machine was run, chlorine concentration measured at 50 PPM. Discussed utilizing test strips to verify chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM during dish machine operation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Observed large exterior sliding doors open near the bar. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes, walls, and ceilings, installing tight-fitting windows, self-closing doors. Maintain doors closed, install air curtains, or complete requirements for other effective means. Instructed person in charge to close outer openings. Provided Protection of Outer Openings guidance document. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing Observed kitchen handwashing sink and ware washing handwashing sink caulk in disrepair with a visible gap between the sink and the wall. Please repair handwashing sink caulks prior to the next routine inspection. Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed the low temp dish machine in the indoor bar not in use at time of inspection. After running the dish machine three times, the chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM each time. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall be between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will utilize the kitchen dish machines to wash, rinse, and sanitize glassware and utensils until the indoor bar dish machine is repaired and maintains a chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed multiple missing tiles on the wall below the dish machine in the kitchen. Floors, walls, and ceilings that are constructed of smooth and durable surface materials are more easily cleaned. Please repair prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Observed large bar and patio door held open at time of inspection. Observed a bird in the dining area. No effective means to protect outdoor opening from pests were observed. Please keep outdoor openings closed unless the outdoor openings are protected against the entry of pests. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment. The bird flew out on its own and the establishment shut the doors at time of inspection. Provided protection of outer openings guidance document. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed multiple missing tiles on the wall below the dish machine in the kitchen. Please repair prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection