Maricopa County, AZ

Valley Child Care

Permit ID: FD-02203

Permit Type: Daycare Food Service

5041 W Union Hills Dr Glendale 85308

*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. Observed a plastic zip-loc type bag of cooked macaroni pasta in front section of kitchen reach-in refrigerator measuring 47 degrees F. Kitchen employee stated the pasta had been in the refrigerator since the previous day; greater than 4 hours. Advised person in charge (PIC) and employee that the food items are time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, which must be held below 41 degrees F. Refrigerator had a lot food and milk stored tightly together. Ambient temperature in back of refrigerator was 41 degrees F, and other food items in front section were 41 - 43 degrees F. Discussed spacing foods in refrigerator to ensure adequate cold air flow so all food items are 41 degrees F or below. Employee discarded the pasta, and PIC stated they will ensure TCS foods are held at proper temperatures.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Observed corner edges of shelving in upper cabinets above counters, worn with exposed wood. Advised person in charge (PIC) kitchen surfaces shall be maintained in good repair to ensure they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated they will have the cabinets repaired as soon as possible.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. When thawing raw animal foods in refrigerator, discussed adequate separation of raw animal foods from ready to eat foods. Observed raw shelled unpasteurized eggs in reach-in refrigerator. Kitchen employee stated they eggs are only used for baking. Due to daycare serving a highly susceptible population (HSP), discussed with person in charge and kitchen employee that only pasteurized eggs shall be used unless baking or hard-boiling. Kitchen has residential type reach-in refrigerator. Advised person in charge (PIC) that when refrigerator is replaced, ensure new refrigerator is of "commercial" grade NSF/ANSI type refrigerator. 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed inspection report.


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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