Maricopa County, AZ

Space Age Lodge

Permit ID: FD-00926

Permit Type: E & D

401 E Pima St Gila Bend 85337

*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
B
1
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
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. Numerous out-of-temperature time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods were observed in secondary walk-in refrigerator with internal temperatures between 51 and 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Please ensure TCS foods are kept cold at 41F or colder. Items were located in walk-in that was not holding cold during the inspection. Per PIC, items were placed in unit after delivery approximately 2 days prior to inspection. Person in charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded the items during the inspection. See embargo form. Establishment has additional walk-in refrigerator onsite.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. Containers of cooked Spanish rice and cooked charro beans were observed inside primary walk- in refrigerator with no dates indicated. Please ensure ready-to-eat TCS foods are labeled with either the date the item is prepped or the date the item will be discarded (prep date + 6 days). Per PIC, items were prepped 3 days prior to inspection. PIC provided date labels to correct during the inspection.
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 secondary walk-in refrigerator was measured at 55F with min-max thermometer during the inspection with out-of-temperature TCS foods stored inside. Please ensure all refrigeration can hold cold at 41F or colder. Unit may not be used for storage of TCS foods until repairs are complete or unless door to connected walk-in freezer is kept open at all times until repairs are complete and unit can hold cold at 41F or lower. PIC placed work order during the inspection. 10-Day Re-Inspection - re-inspection will occur on or before December 12, 2023.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed heavy buildup of grease and food residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of flat top grill and other cooking equipment at primary make line. Please ensure nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are kept clean to sight and touch.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Inspection rights accepted by Renee V. Report e-mailed. Re-inspection will occur on or before December 12, 2023. No County legal action will result from this inspection. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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) 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.


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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