Maricopa County, AZ

Susie's Mexican Cafe

Permit ID: FD-01064

Permit Type: E & D

2405 E University Dr Tempe 85281

*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
13
Food separated & protected
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. ------ In the walk in cooler, observed boxes of raw shelled eggs and bacon stored directly on beer kegs. PIC stated they had received shipment had had limited space for storage. Advised PIC to moved RTE foods above the kegs if short on storage. Had manager move raw items to the bottom shelves. When storing raw food items, please ensure that they are stored according to their cooking temperature, with raw products always stored below ready-to-eat foods. Proper food storage of raw products prevents cross contamination that can lead to foodborne illness.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
39
Wiping cloths; properly used & stored
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation ------ Observed 2 damp wiping cloths stored on the prep cooler counter. Discussed that unless dry, sani towels should be kept in an approved sanitizer at the appropriate concentration (50-100ppm for chlorine). The manager removed the wet towels to be cleaned and placed new towels on the counter stored in a chlorine solution measuring 50ppm.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas ------- Materials for indoor floors some sections of walls are not smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable and/or not constructed of proper materials. The concrete floor is eroding and unsealed with exposed aggregate rock multiple areas. Observed rough textured sections of ceiling near the kitchen entrance. Observed walls behind cooking equipment (from the exhaust hood to the floor) not fully of metal, ceramic tiles or other easily cleanable durable material. Advised PIC to repair floors, patch walls and cover entirely with stainless steel prior to the next routine inspection. Advised PIC to seal gaps with high-temperature metallic silicone. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ------ Observed an accumulation of grease and food debris on and below the shelving of the steam table and areas of the cook line. Also observed an accumulation of food debris on the wire racks on the far wall from the fan with an accumulation of food debris and rusting areas. Clean areas and maintain a regular cleaning frequency to prevent buildup. PIC stated they are replacing racks over the next several months and that the racks would be cleaned ASAP.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. -Establishment is planning to make upgrades to kitchen and bar areas. Discussed that if materials are swapped like-for-like no remodel application is required. Discussed is changes are made to plumbing, electrical or equipment to apply for a remodel online at: https://esd.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 -Discussed that a hand sink will be required at the bar if changes are made or a handwashing violation in the area is observed. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager. No County legal action will result from this inspection. 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-RequestForm-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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