Taste of Thai

Inspector's notes

Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm chlorine. PIC states the machine was serviced the day prior to inspection. Observed sanitizer bucket with ppm sanitizer. PIC states quaternary ammonium dispenser recently broke. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to three-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized using bleach at establishment at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed food items such as uncooked noodles on floor of freezer and box of galangal on floor in walk-in, as well as oil for frying on floor of kitchen.

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Observed a buildup of organic material and debris on the floor of the freezer as well as vegetable shavings on kitchen floor. Physical facilities must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Some storage shelves in walk-in refrigerator were observed with a significant buildup of rust. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Only light bulb in walk-in freezer was not functional during inspection. Please ensure lighting is adequate for safe handling in all food storage and prep areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Cutting boards at prep-style refrigerators were observed with scorch marks that render them difficult to clean. Cutting surfaces should be maintained in good condition to be smooth and easy to clean. Please resurface or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed buildup on floors underneath 3-compartment sink and cook line equipment as well as atop grease interceptor. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed assorted tofu and bean sprouts in walk-in refrigerator with internal temperatures between 46-49 degrees Fahrenheit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per person in charge (PIC), items were received in a delivery 1 hour prior to inspection. Items were located in a walk-in refrigerator that was not holding cold during the inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Walk-in refrigerator was measured with an ambient temperature of 51F during inspection with out-of-temperature TCS foods inside. 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. TCS items were moved to alternative refrigeration (large prep-style refrigerators, walk-in freezer) during inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection will occur on 11/15/2024.

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Observed portioned cooling sticky rice arranged in several layers in plastic containers in the walk-in refrigerator. 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. Person in charge (PIC) moved portioned rice into foil pans to be cooled in a single layer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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Some storage shelves in walk-in refrigerator were observed with a significant buildup of rust. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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... Observed portioned rice date marked 4/10, and 4/23 in walk-in cooler. Person in charge said these dates were incorrect because the items had been prepared this morning. Items were dated correctly at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are accurately date marked to be discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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... Observed covered container of curry sauce cooling in walk-in, item measured 150 degrees F and was uncovered at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers to allow for maximum heat transfer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting... Overhead lighting in walk-in freezer is mostly burned out. Please ensure lights are repaired and adequate lighting is available in walk-in cooler and freezer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>>Observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking from the base of the faucet and faucet constantly running while the faucet valves are closed. Person in Charge (PIC) will be calling facilities to get that fixed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Observed employee drinks being stored on shelf above prep table and on shelf where food prepping was actively taking place. Employees moved items at time of inspection. Employee food, drinks, and personal belongings must be stored in a way to prevent possible contamination. 2nd Consecutive Violation Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When 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 employees touching personal cell phones, put on face masks, and enter establishment from back door and begin food production and handling clean dishes without washing hands. Hands must be washed whenever contamination could occur prior to beginning food production/handling clean dishes/equipment to prevent spread of pathogens. Employees washed hands at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 chemical low temp dishwasher utilizing chlorine that was used shortly prior to inspection to have a concentration of less than 25ppm. Machine was ran a second time and observed at less than 25ppm…continued in notes. Corrected At Time Of Inspection PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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 employee cleaning in place a large mechanical dicer that was used to cut raw chicken with soap and water and then wipe clean and store as clean. Inspector asked PIC if equipment was now clean and PIC showed inspector chemical that was to be used to finish cleaning process. The chemical that PIC showed inspector was pot and pan detergent…continued in notes. Corrected At Time Of Inspection Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 vegetable peelers with visible food debris stored as clean on racks above three compartment sink and metal sheet tray with food debris stored as clean on prep table in back of kitchen. Items were moved to three compartment sink to be re-washed, cleaned, and sanitized. Dishes, equipment, and other food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch to prevent growth of pathogens. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed accumulation of dust and grease on fume hood grates on fume hood above wok stove. Clean and clean at a frequency to prevent accumulation of dust, dirt, grease, food debris, and other organic matter. 3rd Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection