El Pacifico Mariscos y Pupusas

Inspector's notes

Observed shredded cabbage and radish dish made yesterday with an internal temperature of 52F. Discussed with person in charge cooling methods to use for rapid cooling of large batches. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed two pots of beans in walk in fridge made 10 days ago. Person in charge states they forgot to discard food. Ready to eat foods prepared to be thrown away with the day it was prepared counting as day one. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Priority Foundation-3-203.12, Pf: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed oysters in a bag with no shellstock tags attached. The person in charge stated the oysters come in a box but the box was discarded. The person in charge provided the shell stock tags pertaining to the oysters in the bag. Discussed shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the Shellstock are received until the container is empty. Observed oyster shell stock tags with no date mark indicating the first day and last day sold. Discussed the date when the fist and last Shellstock from container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label and maintain and retain tags for 90 calendar days from date recorded on tag or label using an approved record keeping system that keeps records in a chronological order. Priority Foundation-3-402.12, Pf: Records, Creation, & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed shrimp and fish ceviche served raw, raw marinated, in ready to eat form and no parasite destruction letter available from the seafood supplier. If raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold as RTE a parasite destruction letter is required. If from a supplier, a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature for specified time must be retained on site of the operation. Re-inspection for parasite destruction letter will take place by 12/15/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 a container of dairy based horchata drink with internal temperature of 55.3F in an ice tray by the front counter. The person in charge stated the horchata had been made and placed on ice for cold holding less than 2 hours ago and moved the horchata into the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Discussed TCS (time temperature control for safety) cold hold temperature of 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection