Central Food Mart

Inspector's notes

Observed milk, salami and cheese packs, yogurt, and prepackaged sandwiches containing cheese and deli meats for retail sale in reach-in cooler at 52 °F. Observed minimum air temperature of 51 °F in cooler as measured with min/max holding thermometer. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Foods had been in cooler for more than four hours as per person in charge. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS foods held in reach-in cooler with minimum ambient air temperature of 51 °F as measured with min/max holding thermometer and no alternate functioning cooler on site. 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. Must repair cooler prior to reinspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on Friday, 7/31.

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Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluid clean up instructions via email.

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Observed ice scoops stored directly on top of an unsealed wood shelf and directly on top of a push cart next to a wet cloth. Discussed in-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed establishment utilize chlorine santizer but have no chlorine sanitizer test strips available at the time of inspection.

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Observed reach in cooler used to store TCS foods for cold holding with minimum internal ambient temperature of 57F. TCS foods in the reach in cooler had internal temperatures between 45F -54F. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach in coold for TCS cold holding at the time of inspection and placed a work order for service.

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS food items with internal temperatures between 45F -54F it the reach in cooler. TCS food items included milk (45F -49F), deli meat sandwiches (50F -54F), cheese and meat deli snacks (50F -54F), yogurt (48F-52F), and tofu (54F-56F). The person in charge stated the food items had been stocked into the reach in cooler for cold holding the night before, more than 4 hours ago. The food items were embargoed at the time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed reach in cooler used to store TCS foods for cold holding with minimum internal ambient temperature of 57F. TCS foods in the reach in cooler had internal temperatures between 45F -54F. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach in coold for TCS cold holding at the time of inspection and placed a work order for service.

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 build up of organic matter and syrup residues in the nozzles of the soda machine. Discussed surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not TCS food shall be cleaned: at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours. Observed a build up of organic matter inside the ice machine along the interior walls of the ice bin. Discussed cleaning frequency as specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed packaged chamoy candies with incomplete food labeling displayed for retail sale at the front counter. The person in charge stated the candies were a promotional sample given by another food vendor. Discussed food items intended for retail sale must comply with FDA food labeling requirements, basic Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English. The person in charge discarded the candies at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 establishment uses chlorine sanitizer but no chlorine sanitizer strips were available. Discussed obtaining sanitizer test strips, a test kit, or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions. Accurate test kit/ device must be available. Re-inspection for availability of sanitizer test strips to take place by 3/29/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection