Maricopa County, AZ

Little Szechuan

Permit ID: FD-03030

Permit Type: E & D

524 W University Dr Tempe 85281

*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
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 cooked chicken and cut cabbage with temperatures between 58 to 60*F sitting out at ambient temperature next to wok. Per person in charge (PIC) items were brought out less than an hour prior to inspection and were moved to the walk-in to rapid cool. Discussed proper cold holding with the PIC. All TCS foods held cold must be held at 41*F or below at all times.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - Observed large amount of personal items including accumulated food, jewelry making supplies, picture frames, & other personal items not necessary in establishment located in the front service area. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about removing unnecessary items from he establishment. Remove by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (5TH CONSECUTIVE).
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Of Note: - During inspection, water was turned off by City of Tempe. This facility has voluntarily closed due to the presence of potential health risk(s). Discussed with person in charge (PIC) to let inspector know when they re-open. - On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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) 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. Report e-mailed. 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.
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