Maricopa County, AZ

Kyoto Bowl

Permit ID: FD-01617

Permit Type: E & D

3101 S Mill Ave Tempe 85282

*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
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Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
19
Proper hot holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.-----Observed cooked rice holding at 78-80'F in bowl on shelf above prep sink. Per PIC, rice was prepared 3-4 hours prior to inspection and is used for sushi. The rice was discarded by the PIC. Discussed proper hot holding and time as a control. Provided time as a control guidance document. Hot food must be maintained at 135'F at all times.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers-----Observed spray bottle containing a purple chemical labeled as glass cleaner. Per employee, bottle contains degreaser. Bottle was labeled as degreaser at the time of inspection. Discussed importance of proper chemical bottle labeling. Repeat violation. This is the third consecutive violation.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
41
In-use utensils: properly used
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage-----Observed rice scoop stored in room temperature water by rice warmers in kitchen. PIC removed the scoops from the water and properly stored the rice scoop dry during inspection. Discussed proper storage methods for utensils between uses at the time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in hot water above 135'F, in running water, or dry and washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-----Observed the establishment using cardboard and aluminum foil to coat the surfaces of the shelves where the microwaves are stored. Remove the cardboard foil prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation. This is second consecutive violation.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Core-5-203.13, C: Service Sink-----Observed no mop sink in this establishment. Establishment is currently dumping mop water out the back door. Plumb and install a service sink for cleaning prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation. This is the second consecutive violation.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions-----Observed an accumulation of organic matter throughout and heavy accumulation of dirt on ceilings. Also observed an accumulation of a white, powdery substance lining the ground around the perimeter of the establishment. PIC identified as boric acid. Must conduct a thorough deep-clean of the facility prior to next routine inspection. Must eliminate boric acid prior to re-inspection (see general comments for additional information). Repeat violation. This is the second consecutive violation. Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter-----Observed several unused table tops, 3-compartment sink in disrepair not used by establishment, prep sink in disrepair not used by establishment, unused Pepsi cooler, and excess storage bins not in use by establishment. Must remove all unnecessary items prior to reinspection (see general comments for additional information). Repeat violation. This is the 10th consecutive violation.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 5 Core Violations on this inspection. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection. Owner denied inspector entry to non-functional walk-in cooler closed with a piece of wire during inspection. Owner stated they did not have keys. Discussed with owner that the wire string didn't require keys to open. Reviewed premises definition with owner during inspection. Owner indicated they were denying entry to the space and inspector could not open door during inspection. For violation #53, prior to 11/1/2021 must address the following items: 1. Remove unused prep sink in disrepair. Currently indirectly plumbed. Disconnect water lines at angle stop and unscrew 6 screws from wall to remove. 2. Remove unused 3-comp sink in disrepair. Currently directly plumbed. Cap drain line with ABS/PVC and disconnect water lines from angle stops to remove. Unscrew screws holding to wall to remove. 3. Deep clean reach-in cooler. 4. Remove unused storage bins. 5. Remove at least half of unused table tops. 6. Remove unused Pepsi cooler. 7. Clean metal stands. 8. Clean all boric acid from facility. 9. Clean back unused bathroom. 10. Neatly organize all remaining items in a way that prevents harborage conditions. Inspection rights acknowledged by Christiana C. Report emailed to Christiana C. OF NOTE: Discussed replacing broken lighting in back area, replacing missing ceiling tiles and water damaged ceiling tiles, repairing grout worn down in various areas in back of house, and labeling bulk storage containers for dry goods not easily identifiable. Discussed MCESD's pattern of non-compliance policy.


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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