Ralph's Snack Bar

Inspector's notes

Observed refrigeration unit holding at 73 degrees. Informed PIC 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. PIC informed mechanic and was able to repair unit to cold hold at 41 degrees. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed multiple plates of cooked peppers wrapped in plastic wrap stored in reach-in cooler. PIC explained they were leftover from today. Informed PIC all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be prepared on the same day of sale or service. Time/temperature control for safety foods shall not be held over from a previous day's operation. PIC discarded all TCS foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 71*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 an accumulation of grease and food debris under and around the fryer area. 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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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 one can of Orthene in one of the storage compartments under the 3-compartment sink. Because of the toxicity of restricted use pesticides, they can only be applied by certified operator. Owner discarded the Orthene at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a broken screen above the hand wash station. Please repair or replace the broken screen prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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At the beginning of the inspection inspector observed sole handwash station blocked with various cleaning products. Handwash station shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Inspector removed items from handwash sink at time of inspeciton.

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Observed raw eggs, sour cream, cooked shredded beef, cooked rice, cooked beans, shredded monteray jack cheese, raw bacon, and sliced ham stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 51.6*F-61.7*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. It is unknown how long food items have been in reach-in refrigeration unit. Food items embargoed at time of inspection.

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Observed sole reach-in refrigeration unit with an ambient temperature of 62.7*F. Food items observed in refrigeration unit were embargoed at time of inspection. Inadequate refrigeration. Establishment shall maintained sufficient refrigeration to cold hold Ready to Eat and TCS food items at 41*F and below. Mobile food unit was taken to onsite mechanic and obtained an ambient temperature of 41.2*F.

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Observed door to 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. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed 1 overhead light fixture in mobile food unit without 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. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed raw eggs, sour cream, cooked shredded beef, cooked rice, cooked beans, shredded monteray jack cheese, raw bacon, and sliced ham stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 51.6*F-61.7*F. It is unknown how long food items had been in refrigeration unit. Excessive cooking steps such as carry over shall not occur on the mobile food unit. Food items embargoed at time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. There were pans on the unit that were cleaned and to be used for food service that were heavily soiled. The pans were dented and scraped. The dents and scrapes were full of yellowish-brown organic matter. Person in charge placed pans to be discarded. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. o At the time of the inspection there were objects placed 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 items from the handwashing sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding o Observed three sets of lights located above the reach in and prep area of the unit not working at time of inspection. Provide new light bulbs by the next routine inspection. Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding o Observed two light shields missing above the reach in and prep area of the unit not working at time of inspection. Provide new light shields by the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection