Phoenicia Cafe
Permit ID: FD-03211
Permit Type: E & D
616 S Forest Ave Suite 1 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.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
C
2
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. ....Hummus piled high in a pan, above the proper fill level, in the top of the restaurant cold table at 47*F internally. Hummus was at proper temperature in bottom of the pan. Manager stated hummus had been out less than two hours and was moved to walk-in to re-cool. Please do not over-fill cold table pans. Ensure TCS food is maintained 41*F or below. 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.
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. .....Hummus in walk-in made more than 24 hours before, per employee, not marked with discard date. Manager marked hummus with discard date. 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.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage....Bottle of nail polish remover stored above packages of rice, two spray bottles of oven cleaner stored on rack above dishwashing sideboard. Manager removed chemicals to proper storage.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment....Both chest freezer lids broken, repaired with duct tape or electrical tape. Please replace of repair properly to be smooth, easily cleanable and durable.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a C Grade and had two Priority, one Priority Foundation and one Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Reviewed requirement for certified food manager to be present. Emailed report and notice of inspection rights to Mohamed.
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.
