Carniceria La Hacienda

Food Separated and Protected

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Addl Notes: Observed boxes of raw chicken directly above whole cuts of beef wrapped in plastic and observed another box of raw chicken stored directly above an open bucket filled with raw fish inside of the meat walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored

3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Addl Notes: Observed several wiping cloths stored dry on the cutting boards and food prep surfaces. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed a very heavy accumulation of debris/lint/dust on the ceiling tiles above the prep areas and tortilla pressing station in the main kitchen cooking area, as well as on the vents and the overhead lights as well. Discussed with person in charge to clean the ceiling above the food prep areas. The person in charge will have the kitchen ceiling cleaned. 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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Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting Addl Notes: Observed that it is very dimly lit in the main kitchen area and it is difficult to see while in the kitchen area. Due to the darkness, it may be more difficult to clean and perform other tasks. Discussed with person in charge to look at brighter lights for the area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed a large chunk of ice that has formed on the underside of the blower unit in the walk-in freezer for the meat department. Discussed with person in charge to perform regular routine maintenance on the unit to prevent the formation of ice on the unit. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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