El Ranchero Mexican Grill

Inspector's notes

Observed no handwashing soap at the front handwashing sink. Observed no soap directly accessible at the handwashing sink in the back. Handwashing soap must be kept available at all times at all handwashing sinks. Prior to end of inspection, employee obtained soap for sinks.

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At time of inspection no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection.

Inspector's notes

In the walk in cooler observed a box of raw eggs stored on the top shelf above 2 shelves of salsa. Also in the walk in cooler observed a container and a bag of raw beef stored on the shelf above a pot of cooked menudo. In the reach in cooler observed 4 raw eggs stored on the lid of a pan of cooked corn. All foods were moved to proper storage at time of inspection.

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In the salsa bar cooler observed red tomato salsa, green tomatillo salsa, cut cabbage, and canned jalapenos all at 48 - 49 *F. All foods had been placed in the unit 6 hours prior. Foods were embargoed. Unit was holding at 51*F on inspectors min/max thermometer after 10 minutes of no use. Instructed employee to refrain from using this unit for TCS foods until it is able to maintain 41*F or below while in use.

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In the walk in cooler observed Cooked Molida, Cooked Carne, Cooked Pozole, Cooked Birria, Cooked Menudo, Cut Lettuce, Cooked Rice, Cooked Ground Beef, A large pot of more Cooked Menudo, Cooked Beans, and Tomato Salsa all without a date mark. Employee said all of the listed foods were made 3 days ago. Instructed employee to add dates to all ready to eat, TCS foods that will last longer than 24 hours.

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Observed the establishment re-using multiple (10+) sour cream containers for other foods such as, ground beef, salsa, birria, peppers, etc.. These containers were meant for single use and are not durable enough to withstand multiple uses and washes. Please discontinue the use of these containers and switch to containers that are durable, smooth, and easily cleanable.

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Observed a large amount of grease and residues accumulating on the sides and back of the fryer and stove. All non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as frequently as needed to prevent the accumulation of soils and residues. Please have this area cleaned more frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the vent of the ASSE 1013 backflow prevention device under the soda machine leaking a constant stream of water. Please ensure backflow prevention device is still working. All plumbing and backflow devices must be kept in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the hood vents above the cooking equipment accumulating grease and residues. Hood vents must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to precent the accumulation of grease and residues. Please have the hood vents cleaned more frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed prepackaged flan and cheesecake slices in customer self service fridge in the dining room area with no labels on them. Talked to manager about what is required on the labels, manager moved flan behind the counter, and labeled the cheesecakes. Ensure that product name, company name, contact info, ingredients and allergens on all prepackaged and self service products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. ---Observed cooked tomato salsa at 48F inside salsa bar fridge. Manager embargoed TCS foods. Ensure that TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-304.11, C: Mechanical-Ventilation ---Observed fan in restroom doesn't work. Manager said they were unaware of the issues, and will get an electrician to correct it. Ensure there is a working exhaust fan or screened window in the restroom. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection