Ralph's Snack Bar

Inspector's notes

Observed dish washing items being stored in basin of hand wash sink at time of inspection. Hand washing sinks are to be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed squeeze bottles and squeeze bottle caps stored as "clean" with obvious build up of debris and filmy residue on outside. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC discarded violating items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed "Orthene Fire Ant Killer" container in cabinet underneath sink. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed multiple foods out of temperature and fridge reading 74°F ambient terperature. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. After HVAC mechanic worked on unit, fridge read at 40°F, indicating that equipment has obtained compliance. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed missing screen on roof of truck where window is placed over cab/ door/ entry into food prep area of unit. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight fitting doors, windows, and screens. PIC is to install new screen prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed an accumulation of grease underneath the fryer. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed three missing lights above the 3-compartment sink area. Please provide new light bulbs prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 61*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 40*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a damaged screen above the 3-compartment sink. Please repair or replace the damaged screen prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed 5 sets of glass bulbs missing the protective shielding. Please provide protective shielding prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 70*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 40*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a carpet mat next to the flat top grill area. Please remove mat and ensure all mats are non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed five light shields missing throughout the mobile unit. Please provide protective shielding prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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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At the time of the inspection there were dish sponges stored in the handwashing sink for storage. The handwashing sink shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Employee removed the dish sponges from the handwashing sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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At time of inspection observed the single mechanical refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 62.4*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. The mobile food unit was taken to the mechanic onsite and the cold holding equipment was repaired to have an ambient temperature of 39.8*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a light shield missing above the 3-compartment sink. Please provide a new light shield prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed small leak at knob on hand wash sink. Plumbing systems shall be maintained and in good repair. Recommended person in charge get repairs completed prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Cold holding prep table was measured with inside temperature of 59.6*F using min/max thermometer. Mechanic fixed unit and was measured at 41.7*F at end of inspection using min/max thermometer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection