Taqueria el Chikitin - 1378

Violations (5)

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  Food separated and protected

  3-302.11 (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(c) below, separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (c) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal FOOD may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to­eat food. (2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (a) Using separate EQUIPMENT for each type, or (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (c) Preparing each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas; (3) Cleaning EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under 4-602.11(A) and SANITIZING as specified under § 4-703.11; (4) Except as specified under Subparagraph 3-501.15(B)(2) and in (B) of this section, storing the FOOD in packages, covered containers, or wrappings; (5) Cleaning HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINERS of FOOD of visible soil before opening; (6) Protecting FOOD containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (7) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled FOOD being held in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT as specified under § 6-404.11; and (8) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed as specified under § 3-302.15 from READY-TO-EAT FOOD. Make unit. Raw chicken stored above raw beef and containers of ready to eat food (salsa)

  Protection from Contamination

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  Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

  4-101.19 NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. Flap top grill Several soiled cloth rags were found next to the flattop grill with food utensils being stored on them.

  Utensils, Equipment and Vending

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  B. Additional operating permit requirements

  R9-8-110.C.1-5 A mobile food vendor shall for each mobile food unit: 1. Obtain a state-license that includes a statewide inspection specified in subsection (H). 2. Obtain a renewal state-license annually that includes a statewide inspection specified in subsection (H). 3. Except for the county in which a mobile food unit has a state-license, obtain a permit annually for each county where the mobile food unit operates. 4. Ensure all employees have a valid food handler card or a certificate from an accredited food handler training-provider as specified in the FC. 5. Comply with random statewide inspections at no additional cost except as provided in A.R.S. 11-269.24. Informed PIC that all food employees must have food handler's card. PIC stated that they are in the process of obtaining this certification for their employees. Correct by the next routine inspection.

  Pima County Code for Mobile Food Establishments ONLY

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  B. Additional operating permit requirements

  R9-8-110.G A mobile food vendor for each mobile food unit shall maintain a service log in a Department provided format that: 1. Documents the type of services, specified in Subsection (E), and dates received; 2. Is maintained in the mobile food unit for at least a period of 30 days; and 3. Is made available to a REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request. Observed no commissary logs. Commissary logs must be kept for a period of at least 30 days, and must be available upon request. Correct within 30 days. This facility has received a repeat violation of a Good Retail Practice item. Four violations of the same Good Retail Practice (GRP) within 6 routine or follow up inspections, may result in a probationary status due to a pattern of non compliance as outlined in PCC 8.08.060(B)(2).

  Pima County Code for Mobile Food Establishments ONLY

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  C. Operations

  PCC 8.08.030 C3. Food preparation must be limited to cooking, reheating, or assembling ingredients that have been prepared at the commissary. Make unit Observed cut pieces of chicken at 58F in the make top unit. PIC stated cabbage was recently prepped and taken out for cooking.

  Pima County Code for Mobile Food Establishments ONLY