Kyoto Bowl
Permit ID: FD-00764
Permit Type: E & D
1245 W Elliot Rd Suite 101 Tempe 85284
*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.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
Not Participating
4
11
Food in good condition safe, & unadulterated
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Observed white, fuzzy organic growth resembling mold on raw green peppers and raw carrots in walk-in fridge. PIC voluntarily discarded adulterated items. Adulterated/contaminated food must be discarded to prevent contamination.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.13, P: Tracking Powders, Pest Control and Monitoring
Observed a white powder concentrated on baseboard under handwashing sink BOH and baseboard of wall next to three compartment sink. PIC stated the powder was placed by pest control and stated it was a chemical powder to kill insects. PIC could not provide an invoice for pest control measures at time of inspection. Tracking powders may not be used inside a food establishment. Remove powder prior to reinspection on Tuesday, 10/25/2022.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Observed sauce bottles in prep table fridge to have broken/cracked plastic tops. Also observed two pans stored with clean dishes above three compartment sink to be heavily used and scorched to create uneven surface texture. Replace so that utensils/equipment are smooth and easily cleanable, free of cracks/breaks/pits. A reinspection will be conducted on Tuesday, 10/25/2022.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed buildup of pink, orange, and black organic matter on plastic divider in ice machine. Clean and clean at a frequency to maintain clean.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Observed spray arm at three compartment sink to be stored hanging below flood rim of basin. Had PIC move spray arm to be stored above three compartment sink, out of basin. An air gap is required between flood rim of basin and end of spray arm as backflow prevention to prevent contamination of water supply. Recommend replacing arm so that the end does not hang below flood rim, otherwise ensure the spray arm is stored above flood rim.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
Observed floor drain in kitchen to be clogged. Drain overflowed when inspector attempted to wash hands. Floor drain is not draining in a way to allow for free flowing of water, rendering prep sink and solo handwashing sink BOH unusable. PIC agrees to prop open kitchen door and use handwashing sink FOH until fix occurs. Drains must allow for the free flowing of water. Call for immediate service. A reinspection will be conducted on Tuesday, 10/25/2022.
3rd Consecutive Violation
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Correct Prior To Reinspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observed buildup of food debris and splashes throughout prep table and cold drawers under grill, food debris and grease buildup under cookline equipment, food debris and buildup of general grime under dry storage racks in dry storage room, and buildup of general grime on outside of plastic container storing salt. Clean and clean at a frequency to maintain clean.
Seventh Consecutive Violation
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
A pattern of non-compliance for Priority violation #49, 5-205.15 has been noted during this inspection. The person in charge accepted the opportunity to attend the Department’s Active Managerial Control Class. Owner signed up for AMC class to take place on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 2 Core Violations on this inspection. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection. Report emailed to PIC.
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.
