Maricopa County, AZ

Salt Cellar Restaurant

Permit ID: FD-00829

Permit Type: E & D

550 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale 85257

*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
Not Participating
1
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
12
Required records available; shell stock tags, parasite destruction
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11, P: Parasite Destruction; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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 no parasite destruction letter on file at the time of inspection. The establishment serves a tuna sushi dish and ceviche in raw ready to eat form. Discussed with the person in charge about obtaining a parasite destruction letter and maintaining one on file when serving raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish as part of the menu. A reinspection for the parasite destruction letter will take place no later than Friday August 4, 2023.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed a spray bottle with green liquid in a dry storage area with no label to identify the contents. The person in charge stated the bottle had been refilled with simple green cleaner then labeled the bottle "simple green" at the time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge labeling refill bottles containing chemicals.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed significant accumulation of dust on the ceiling and fan covers of the walk in cooler where uncovered food may be exposed to dust debris. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. A certified food manager must be present during all times of operation. The person in charge stated employees are in the process of getting certified. Provided the person in charge with certified food manager resource link. https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services Priority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written policy for vomit and diarrheal events. Provided the person in charge with a bodily fluid plan guidance and resource link. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.


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.
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