Freedom Plaza

Repeat Violation Observed pasta salad, roast beef, cilantro cream sauce, rice, and yogurt in large 8 in plastic tubs tightly sealed in reach-in refrigerators with an internal temperature of 54-58*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared within 1 hour of inspection and removed from containers and placed on sheet pan and separate containers in walk-in refrigerator for quick cooling. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling.

Observed beverage refrigerator holding TCS foods at kitchen entrance with an ambient temperature of 45*F. Reach in refrigerator on cook line near hand sink with an ambient temperature of 53*F. Person in charge to use neighboring units to hold TCS foods and place a work order. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

Repeat Violation Coved base along wall of mop sink separating from wall creating gaps. Hatch above ice cream with gaps and unable to properly close. Person in charge to place a work order. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Observed bags of hamburger buns on top shelf in reach-in refrigerator at grill restricting air flow to bottom shelves. Brown and white rice, and hot dogs stored on bottom shelf with internal temperatures ranging 46-47*F. Foods marked as prepared on 5/4 and 5/5. Unit holding an ambient temperature of 40*F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and removed hamburger buns to promote proper air flow. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

Observed strawberry soup in large plastic tub tightly sealed in walk-in with an internal temperature of 48*F. Cooked pasta tightly sealed in 8in plastic container in reach-in near dry storage with an internal temperature of 58*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared within 2 hours of inspection and removed from containers and placed on sheet pan and separate containers with ice wand in freezer for quick cooling. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling.

6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Ceiling vents at grill line with excessive accumulation of dust. Person in charge to have maintenance schedule regular cleaning. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: 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.

Observed 6in containers of cooked pasta with an internal temperature ranging 45-57*F. Person in charge stated food was made within 2 hours of inspection, and had employee place on ice bath for quick cooling 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling.

Cold holding unit on cook line with an ambient temperature ranging 46-47*F. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods. Employee mentioned they put in a service request and will be serviced tomorrow. Owner to provide work order invoice once completed. No temperature-controlled foods to be held in unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All foods to be held on ice or in walk-in at 41*F. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

Repeat Violation Observed a leak from ceiling near beverage station. PIC stated that there is a work order to repair the leak. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: 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. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed a leak from ceiling near beverage station. PIC stated that there is a work order to repair the leak. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.