Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

Inspector notes: Observed various food items stored in vacuum bags in multiple walk-in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen area (raw meat, raw fish, cooked meats, cooked vegetables). Items were voluntarily discarded or removed from packaging at time. Please ensure a variance is obtained for reduced oxygen packaging of food items for extension of shelf life. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances

Inspector notes: Observed multiple large covered containers of black beans in walk-in cooler which measured 92 degrees F. Person in charge said they had been cooked nearly 2 hours prior. Items were moved to shallow pans and put into blast chiller at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers until they reach 41 degrees F

Inspector notes: Observed ginger, strawberries, sweet potatoes, zucchini, papaya, jalapenos, and blood oranges with a mold-like substance on them in the produce and receiving walk-ins. Please ensure produce is rotated out daily to prevent the misuse of unsafe food. The PIC discarded the produce