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
01
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge... No certified manager card on site, spoke with a manager on the phone who claimed to have one however it could not be verified. Please keep a certified food manager card available for request.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
06
Hands clean & properly washed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash... Observed cook crack eggs onto grill with gloved hands and put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed double glove options and had cook wash hands before continuing. Please ensure hands are washed when changing gloves.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities... Only one hand wash sink for on site for establishment located in kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Front server line is used to plate salads, cut pies, make milkshakes, etc., without a hand sink or one that is easily accessible (only sink is around corners and through closed door). Please have additional hand wash sink/sinks installed to allow staff to wash when needed. May use existing line and floor drain to install sink, or contact plan review to initiate minor remodel.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness... Observed warewashing machine in use, tested dishwashing water and measured 0ppm chlorine. Dishwasher said he had recently changed the chemical bucket, had dishwasher prime the machine and run again until chemicals were able to be measured. Please educate staff on proper use of warewashing equipment and ensure machines are properly dispensing chemicals for sanitization.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding... Observed lettuce leaves for garnish on prep line at 54*F, cook said it had been taken from walk-in and held there for about 1 hour. Lettuce for salads on server line was measured at 52*F and had been there for about 1.5 hours. Had PIC discard both and replace with new lettuce, also added ice container below lettuce in kitchen. Please ensure all cold hold items are kept at 41*F or below to prevent bacteria growth.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition... Container of hard boiled eggs out of shells in walk-in cooler with prepared date 9/17 (9 days), had cook discard. Please ensure all TCS foods are discarded after 7 days to prevent bacteria growth.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers... Observed unlabeled spray bottle handing from rack near ice machine, asked PIC what it was and they did not know. Had PIC find out what chemical was and properly label. Please ensure all chemical bottles are labeled to prevent confusion. Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use... Found "Combat" brand pesticide gel syringes in kitchen. PIC said they had been there "forever" but they do not use them. Pesticides can only be used by a licensed pest control professional and cannot be inside the establishment otherwise, had PIC discard. Please have pest control concerns handled by a professional.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 4 Priority, 4 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [6], [2-301.14], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. Inspected with RS 1119 Discussed keeping logs for time as a control.


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.