Elote Blanco Mexicano

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures for cleaning bodily fluids.

Inspector's notes

Observed corn husks being stored inside the hand wash sink by the production line where employees were peeling corn. The person in charge removed the corn husks at the time of inspection.

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Observed pest control devices stored at the three compartment sink, observed aerosol fogger insecticide can stored next to the corn grinding machine, observed cans of raid pesticide stored in the office by the front counter. Discussed restricted prescence and use of pesticides within food establishment and only the use of certified pest control. The person in charge removed and discarded all pest control devices and sprays.

Inspector's notes

Observed numerous birds flying inside the establishment over the food production floor. Observed birds nesting in the space above the walk-in cooler, in spaces around ventilation along the ceiling, and other areas of the establishment. Discussed live animals prohibited on premises of food establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests Addl Notes: Observed dead cockroaches and other insects on surface of equipment, walls, and floors in the corn grinding room. Discussed removing dead pests from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed live cockroaches and other flying insects in areas of food production and around food equipment.

Inspector's notes

Observed prep sink with no hot or cold water supply. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in prep room and no paper towels in only employee bathroom at time of inspection. 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 provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed establishment utilizing "Thank You" labelled grocery style bags to store edible corn kernels as a direct food contact surface. Explained to PIC that the use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Operator had employee change the product bags to food grade bags at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Predefined Comment: Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substance or matter. Observed Establishment utilizing "Thank You" labelled grocery style bags to store edible corn kernels as a direct food contact surface. Grocery bags are not considered food grade. substances. Operator had employee change the product bags to food grade bags at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 soap and paper towels missing from handwashing sinks in prep area, near 3-compartment sink and in employee restroom. Manager provided soap and paper towels at time of inspection. Discussed routinely checking all handwashing sinks are stocked with soap and paper towels. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection