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
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.-----Observed no cold water at handwashing sink. Person in charge will have handwashing sink repaired to provide hot and cold water prior to re-inspection on 8/16/19.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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 deli slicer covered in dust, food debris and other organic accumulation. Slicer had been used on Monday to slice deli meats. Person in charge cleaned deli slicer at the time of inspection. Food contact surfaces for TCS foods must be washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours when in use, after use when storing, and prior to use to prevent contamination.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.-----Observed Hummus, tuna salad,, deli meats, hard boiled eggs, milk, cream and hot dogs with no date marks. Person in charge stated items were prepped on Monday and were date marked at the time of inspection. All TCS foods prepared or opened and held in the establishment over 24 hours must be date marked not to exceed 7 days from the date made/opened to prevent the growth of Listeria.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers-----Observe two filled chemical spray bottles with no labels. Person in charge labeled at the time of inspection. All working containers of chemicals should be labeled to prevent misuse.
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 paper towels and notepad paper taped to light above ice bin. light had been taped to lower the lighting. Person in charge will remove makeshift covering and provide a covering that is smooth and easily cleanable as well as shatterproof if the bulb does not meet that requirement. Also observed cardboard boxes being used to keep rubber mats from slipping throughout the entire kitchen. Person in charge will remove cardboard and provide another method for keeping rubber mats in place. Non-food contact surfaces should be designed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----Observed hole in wall at kitchen entrance and behind liquor/equipment shelf in back of kitchen. Toilet in women's restroom was also observed with no tank lid. Person in charge will repair areas and any other holes, dents or damaged surfaces and maintain the establishment in good repair to allow for easy cleaning and prevent pest harborage conditions and replace toiled tank lid. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions-----Observed heavy buildup of grease and oil accumulating dripping down back wall of fryer line and lower shelving. Back wall in kitchen was observed with heavy accumulation of food debris at the trash can. Walk-in cooler shelves were observed with heavy soilage of food debris. Areas between, underneath and behind equipment in the kitchen and backroom were observed with accumulation of dust and food debris. Front kitchen coolers and equipment were observed heavily soiled with food debris, grease and oil. Person in charge will have the establishment deep cleaned prior to re-inspection on 8/16/19. The facility should be routinely cleaned to prevent accumulation of food and other debris to prevent pest harborage conditions. Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter-----Observed back of kitchen and office with excess equipment including warming drawers and crock pot. Shelving above 3 compartment sink was observed with personal food items, old food containers, chemicals and other assorted items. Office was observed with a pile of boxes and assorted liquor bottles haphazardly stored on shelving with tools and other equipment. Person in charge will remove any equipment and any other items that are not necessary to the normal day to day operations of the business to allow for better storage of food and other essential items.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation and 4 Core violations on this inspection. Inspection review notice provided at the time of inspection. Report emailed. No County legal action will result from this inspection.


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.