Maricopa County, AZ

Gus's New York Pizza

Permit ID: FD-55195

Permit Type: E & D

6020 N 59th Ave Suite 6018 Glendale 85301

*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 Due to the number and severity of violations noted on this complaint. The staff did not display adequate knowledge. Have employee take food handler training course and provide certificates. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager Establishment does not have a certified manager. Obtain before next ROUTINE inspection.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces Establishment was not sanitizing surfaces, due to not have sanitizer available. Obtain sanitizer then clean and sanitize all surfaces and equipment. Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Meat slicer had the presence of dried food debris on blade and body that were not reflective of one days activity. This piece of equipment must be completely dismantled and cleaned and sanitized every four hours after its first use and continued use. Slicer can not go more than 4 hour with debris or residues. Wiping down between uses with sanitizer is acceptable but slicer must be broken down every 4 hours. Clean thoroughly and maintain.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding: Cooked Chicken wings and chopped sausage were in reach -in refrigerator at temperatures of 50 and 54° F accordingly. Temperature taken about 12:30 pm and items were placed in unit at 10 am. Items were moved back to the walk-in cooler.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Two large bottle of pesticide was present in the establishment. Food establishments must utilize certified pest control at all times to prevent contaminating food contact surfaces. Bottles were removed from establishment. Thoroughly clean all surfaces that may have been effected.
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 Single glass door reach-in refrigerator was not maintaining its contents at proper temperature. Repair or replace.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Live roach present in the establishment. Contact certified pest control company and have a service completed. Provide receipt at time of Re-Inspection.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Priority Foundation-6-404.11, Pf: Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise: Severly damaged cans were observed stored as normal product. Cans were removed from storage rack and separated. Do not use severely damaged cans. Core-3-306.12(A), C: Condiments, Protection: Several spices on shelves were left open and exposed. Utilize containers with proper covering, such as lids and keep food products and ingredients protected.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
46
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices: Test strips were not present. There was no means of testing sanitizer. obtain immediately Priority Foundation-4-501.116, Pf: Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration: Quaternary ammonia sanitizer dispenser at three compartment sink was not dispensing sanitizer. Concentration was 0 ppm. Have dispenser repaired or switch to a sanitizer that can be hand dosed and utilize the appropriate test strips for that product.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Floor drain below the handwash sink at front line was not draining. Sewage was NOT backing up but the drain was not draining pooling water in floor drain. Have certified plumber contracted to investigate cause and repair immediately. Possibly not just clogged. Also at the food prep sink the faucet had a constant run. Repair and maintain. Finally Ice maker was leaking badly pooling water on the floor. repair. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained: Three compartment sink does not have proper stoppers. obtain and maintain.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

This inspection was conducted as a result of a citizen's complaint. Violations noted on this report support the allegations made in the complaint. This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 3 Priority, 8 Priority Foundation and 3 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.


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.