Maricopa County, AZ
*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
01
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge... No food manager certification available during inspection with priority violations noted, person in charge (PIC) was unable to answer most basic food safety questions. Please ensure a food protection manager certification is obtained from an ANSI accredited institution prior to next inspection. Please post certification in a conspicuous location for review.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing... No hand towels available in restroom during inspection, had re-stocked at time. Please ensure hand drying provisions are available at all handsinks at all times.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding... Hotdogs being stored in walk-in cooler measured 48-49 degrees F internally, PIC discarded items at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food items are maintained at 41 degrees F or below to prevent rapid bacteria growth.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources... Hotdogs in walk-in cooler were date marked to be discarded 11 days after they had been thawed on 7/26, had items discarded at time. Please ensure all TCS food items are date marked to be discarded 6 days after the day they have been prepared or removed from packaging (5 days if if they have been frozen and thawed).
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage... Various bottles of cleaning chemicals being stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink, had items moved to a safe location at time. Please ensure hazardous cleaning chemicals are not stored above 3 compartment sink so prevent contamination, and if possible chemicals for chemical dispenser are moved as well.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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... Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler measured 47-54 degrees F with min/max thermometer, all TCS food items were discarded and service call was placed at time. No TCS food items will be stored in unit until it is repaired. Please ensure all cooling equipment is capable of maintaining food at 41 degrees F or below.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap... Chemical dispensers in establishment are all equipped with 1055B backflow preventers which are not approved by environmental services department, please have devices replaced with 1055A visual air gaps. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law... Utility sink near restroom is observed to be full clogged and holding water nearly up to the rim of the basin, please have plumbing repaired so sink can drain fully and maintain system in good repair.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 5 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation and Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Will re-inspect in 3 calendar days for plumbing and air gaps. Discussed chem bottle labeling. Report emailed to operator.


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.