Tacos Chiwas

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site during the hours of operation. Informed person in charge (PIC) that 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.

Inspector's notes

Observed white buildup in the panel inside the ice machine. Informed person in charge (PIC) that the ice machine should be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a deep container of green salsa in the walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 50°F. Person in charge (PIC) stated the green salsa was cooked and prepared the night before. Informed PIC that cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Advised PIC to utilize shallow containers and ice baths when cooling food items. PIC discarded the green salsa at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a prep cooler with ambient temperature of 55°F. Sour cream and cotija cheese were being stored in this unit, with an internal temperature ranging from 57-60°F. Other items being stored in this unit are non-TCS. PIC is unsure when the cooler stopped functioning properly. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed open container of raw shrimp being stored on shelf above carrots and celery in prep top cooler. Shrimp was moved to walk-in cooler at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Two large containers of cooked beans in walk-in cooler measured 51 and 61 degrees F internally. Person in charge said they were cooked and moved to walk-in before closing the night prior. Items were discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are cooled from 135 to 70 degrees F within 2 hours, and all the way down to 41 degrees F in no more than a total of 6 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine in back area, and machine behind bar both measured 0 ppm while in use during inspection. Sanitizer lines for both machines were primed and concentration was restored. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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.... Deep metal container of barbacoa measured 52 degrees F internally in walk-in cooler. Item had been prepared last night and was left to cool in the walk-in overnight. Item was discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are cooled from 135 to 70 in no more than 2 hours, and down to 41 degrees F in no more than a total of 6 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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... Large container of barbacoa was date marked 5/22 in walk-in cooler. Person in charge said this item had been prepared 2 days prior and had the incorrect date, date was fixed at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are correctly date marked to ensure a timely discard. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability... There is no running water available in establishment, person in charge said the city is coming back to correct the issue, establishment closed at time. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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's open yogurt container being stored on top of uncovered beverage ice trays in chest freezer near bar, personal food was moved and contaminated ice was discarded. Please ensure personal food is stored in an area where it cannot contaminate ready to eat food items, and ice that is used as an exterior coolant is not used as an ingredient. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash. 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 employee washing hands in prep sink next to handsink in kitchen area during inspection, instructed employee to use handsink for handwashing. Please ensure hands are washed in designated handsinks to ensure a clean process. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-5-202.12 (B-D), C: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. 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... Handsink in restroom has a metered faucet which runs for less then 2 seconds when pressed. Please ensure metered handsinks provide water flow for a minimum of 15 seconds. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Core-5-202.12 (B-D), C: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. 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.... Handsink in restroom only runs for less than 1 second when water button is pushed. Please ensure metered faucets run for at least 15 seconds when activated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 carton of raw eggs being stored on shelf above cucumbers, onions, and tortillas. Eggs were moved to a safe location at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises... Observed various boxes of meat being stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, items were moved to shelves at time. Please ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection