Carniceria Los Amigos III LLC

Inspector's notes

The water for the running dipperwell was only dripping and not filling the dipperwell to its depth for draining. The manager then increased the water flow. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed raw in shell eggs stored over bread and ready to eat food items in the prep table across from the flat top grill. PIC placed the eggs on the bottom shelf. Raw animal foods must be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination.

Inspector's notes

Observed meat around the meat slicer blade. Employees said it had not been used since the previous day. The slicer was disassembled and cleaned. Also observed meat left under the cutting board tables. The tables were re-cleaned. This establishment is currently using stickers to keep track of the time to clean the equipment, as it is required, they are fully washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: 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. Addl Notes: Observed employee washing equipment, and putting them away to air dry without sanitizing them. The sanitizer basin was holding <10ppm chlorine concentration. Trained staff in English and Spanish on how to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize.

Inspector's notes

Observed hot dogs wrapped in bacon, onions, and peppers holding 120-126F in the steam table. PIC stated they were made an hour prior, and reheated the items to 165F. TCS food items must hold 135F or greater when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the following food items in walk in cooler #1 holding 48-51F: Menudo, carnitas, and carne asada. PIC stated that they were cooked the previous day. PIC stated that they were cooked at 5pm the previous day. Some items were covered and some were not. Discussed their cooling procedures. Recommended utilizing ice wands and cooling speed racks, as well as containers that are 4 inches or less. The products were discarded. TCS food items must be stored at 41F or below when cold holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a cell phone stored over a microwave with food inside. Also observed an employee's water bottle stored above a prep table. PIC moved all items. Personal belongings must be stored in designated areas to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.