American Food and Vending

Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed a refrigerator containing TCS foods such as packaged burritos, sandwiches and burgers with an internal ambient temperature of 53-58ºF. Refrigerator was locked by the auto-locking system installed however, per employee, employees had access to the fob to unlock the unit. Employee mentioned that refrigerator would go out several times a day. 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. Please ensure that the employees are not able to unlock a malfunctioning unit without supervision of vending company. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. **Please Correct Prior to Re-Inspection** Please ensure that unit is serviced or adjusted to ensure its ability to maintain temperatures below 41ºF. Re-inspection due by 10/15/26.