Valley Kwik Market

Food Properly Labeled; Original Container

Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels Addl Notes: Observed the establishment packaging ice in house without the proper labeling. Discussed with PIC that the establishment's name and address need to be on the bag label. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 5th Consecutive Violation *****

Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Addl Notes: Observed egg cartons, packages of raw chorizo, raw bacon, and bottles of juice stored on the floor of the walk-in refrigerator for retail sale. Informed PIC that the food needs to be kept off of the ground at all times. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips

4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Addl Notes: Establishment uses chlorine bleach to sanitize food contact surfaces. Establishment does not possess chlorine test strips. Discussed with PIC that test strips are required for all sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 10/19/2026.