Inspection Report

Business Name
Firehouse Subs
Business Address
107 E BASELINE RD TEMPE AZ 85283
Permit Number
FD-88659
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
7/6/2022
Grade
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

OC inspection for a Class 3 10+ E&D permit was conducted with owner Scott L. by appointment. The establishment was open and operating at time of inspection.

This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2.
Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.

Please address the following items prior to the OC re-inspection within 30 days:
1) Install an ASSE 1020 pressure vacuum breaker upstream of the fill faucet unit located near the steamers.
2) Replace the ASSE 1022 dual check backflow preventer installed upstream of the ice tea brewer.
3) Caulk around all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations, as needed.
4) Replace all torn refrigerator door gaskets, as needed.
5) Paint the brick support located under the soda fountain with semi-gloss paint.
6) Trim the foam sealant behind the soda fountain flush and provide a smooth layer of silicon.
7) Reseal all sink fixtures to the walls, as needed, with silicone.

Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.

MCESD inspection report was delivered via email.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Definitions

Priority Violation
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
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. For example, 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
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes.
Grading System The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.
Priority Foundation Violations
Number of
Violation(s)
0 1 2 3 4+
Priority
Violations
0 A B B C D
1 B B B C D
2 C C C C D
3 D D D D D
Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D