Maricopa County, AZ
*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

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 an accumulation of organic growth on the deflector plate on the inside of this establishment's ice machine in the dry storage area. PIC stated the ice would be burned that Saturday and a deep clean and sanitization of the ice machine would take place. Non-TCS food contact surfaces and equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises>>>>Observed several boxes of produce on the ground in the produce walk in refrigerator of this establishment. PIC stated the shelves would be rearranged and an employee would be assigned to make room for all the foods on the shelves. Food shall always be protected from contamination in a clean, dry location that is at least 6 inches off the ground.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces>>>>>Observed the shelving in the meat walk in refrigerator of this establishment to be in disrepair with some areas accumulating organic growth. Please repair, replace or resurface the shelving prior to next routine inspection. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

Due to COVID-19 concerns a signature was not obtained from the operator during this inspection. The inspector verbally reviewed the establishment's inspection rights with the person in charge (Anton F.) and delivered a copy of their inspection rights with the inspection report. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 3 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Discussed Disposition criteria with the PIC during this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email.


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.