Ralph's Snack Bar

Inspector's notes

Observed substantial dust buildup on interior surfaces of mobile food unit. 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 one overhead protective screen in mobile food unit in disrepair. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: o Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; o Closed, tight-fitting windows; and o Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed one overhead light in mobile food unit with insufficient light intensity. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; • At least 215 lux (20 foot candles): o At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, o Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and o At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and • At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Addl Notes: Observed five overhead protective light shields missing in from mobile food unit. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

Observed numerous out-of-temperature TCS foods, such as raw bacon, deli ham, and sour cream in primary refrigerator with internal temperatures from 52-70 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 for other violation. See embargo form. Items were located in only refrigerator on the unit, which was not holding cold. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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.

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Ambient air temperature of only refrigerator on unit was measured at 71'F at start of inspection with out-of-temperature TCS food inside. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Technician onsite repaired unit to attain proper cold-holding temperature. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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Cutting board at prep-style refrigerator was observed to be heavily scored and not in good repair. Ensure cutting surfaces are maintained in good repair so they are smooth and easy to clean. Please resurface or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable Addl Notes: Observed numerous sour cream containers being used for storage of other TCS foods. Ensure food containers are durable enough to withstand repeated cleaning. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3 of 4 sets of overhead light fixtures were not equipped with protective covering. Please ensure adequate light is provided in all food handling areas and that light fixtures are equipped with protective shielding to prevent injury or contamination of clean food and utensils. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Establishment was observed carrying over TCS foods for next-day service, including raw eggs, sour cream, cooked pinto beans, and raw bacon. TCS foods may not be carried over for next-day service. Establishment was observed cooling down several TCS items, including cooked hamburger, cooked chicken, and cooked rice. Cooling may not be conducted on Mobile Food Units. Person in charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded items. See embargo form. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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. >>>The refrigerator on the mobile unit was holding at 56*F at time of inspection. The person in charge was advised that the cooling capacity of this equipment must reach below 41*F. The mechanic on site was able to repair the unit. Corrected at time of inspection. :

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed kickplate at reach-in refrigeration unit in disrepair. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Recommended repair be made to door prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed faucet at three-compartment sink in disrepair. Plumbing systems shall be maintained and in good repair. Recommended repairs to faucet be made prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Observed light fixtures in mobile unit with no protective shield. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single use articles. Recommended shields be attached prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 raw chicken at 61*F, raw beef at 62*F, hot dogs at 70*F, raw chorizo at 71*F, chicken patty at 68*F, ham at 69*F and sliced turkey at 68*F in cold holding reach unit. The amount of time the food was left out of temperature was unknown. Food items were embargoed. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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. >>>Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 65.4*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 40.1*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law >>>Observed a major leak under the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. There was a bucket full of grey water underneath the pipes of the sink to catch all the waste water. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The leak was fixed at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9d; Food preparation in MF Type III is not simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Observed the following items cooling in the reach in unit at time of inspection: cooked chicken at 70*F, cooked beef at 69*F, cooked chorizo at 69*F and cooked jalapenos at 135*F. Cooling shall not take place in the mobile food establishment. Food items were embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection