Taqueria El Guerrerense

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Observed all tcs foods inside two door falcon reach in unit in temperature danger zone 41*F-135*F. Foods included: American cheese slices; raw ground beef; raw chicken; raw pork; hamburger patties and ham all 49*F-52*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperatures and had employees move all foods to main walk in unit to cool to 41*F verified after 30 minutes. Per employee the food was restocked 2 hours prior to inspection start time. Unit ambient temperature is at 47.8*F with inspector min/max thermometer. Unit thermometer is varying 43.9*F-51*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed in grab in go section frozen paletas with no identification of address or business name. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Warm chicken broth and pozole were being cooled in containers in the walk-in cooler with a food depth of 8 inches. Do not exceed a food depth of 4 inches for hot foods that are cooling. The food was measured at 41F. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Bags of green mole powder for sale did not have the establishment's name and address. The manager then used their stamp to include the missing information on the bags. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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No detectable chlorine sanitizer residual in the automatic dishwasher after use. The sanitizer bottle had run out. Do not use the machine until the sanitizer residual is measured between 50 to 100 PPM chlorine. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed stand up fridge across from cash register to have an ambient temp of 47*F. TCS items in the fridge temped at 47*F including milk, opened coffee creamer, and opened evaporated milk. Person in charge stated that the fridge digital thermometer read high at 11am, unsure how long fridge had been out of temp. 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. Maintenance was called to fix fridge. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed sanitizer bucket to measure 0ppm of chlorine. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations (50-100ppm for chlorine) at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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Observed two containers of cut vegetables on floor of walk-in cooler, also observed boxes and packaged raw meat on floor of walk-in freezer. Employee moved items on to shelves and off the floor. Discussed with PIC that food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed accumulation of food debris and liquids on walls surrounding hot holding table in corner. Discussed with PIC that 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 Mexican cincho cheese wheels in retail display cold-holding case by registers. Person in charge could not provide documents confirming the cheese comes from an approved source. All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. All food from unapproved source was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. **2nd violation**

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B), P: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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 several unlabeled clear plastic wrapped wheels of queso añejo enchilado for retail sale in front of house. Person in charge (PIC) stated that the cheese comes from Mexico, but could not provide invoices or receipts. Discussed with person in charge that food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law. PIC removed cheeses from shelf and will take home at end of day. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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 incomplete consumer advisory on menus for establishment. Consumer advisory must have disclosure by either describing the product as being raw or undercooked (i.e. raw oysters, burgers cooked to order) or by utilizing an asterisk directing them to a footnote that describes the item as being served raw or undercooked. Reinspection to occur in about 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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 restaurant menus missing consumer advisory for undercooked eggs for huevos rancheros dish. Consumer advisory must include asterisk next to dish as well as a written statement stating "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness." Owner stated he will add consumer advisory to menus. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 using chlorine solution as a sanitizer, but could not provide chlorine test strips. Discussed with person in charge that test strips must always be available to measure chlorine concentrations when preparing chlorine solution. Chlorine concentration must be 50ppm to 100ppm for sanitizing. Reinspection to occur on or before 10/27/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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 restaurant menus missing consumer advisory for eggs from huevos ranchero dish. Person in charge stated they will add consumer advisory by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection