Maricopa County, AZ

Rainforest Cafe

Permit ID: FD-03591

Permit Type: E & D

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir Suite 573 Tempe 85282

*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 an overfilled pan of cut lettuce at 56-57 Deg. F. on ice in the kitchen area. Per operator the product had been out less then 2 hours, so it was relocated to the walk-in at the time of inspection. Observed a container of raw mahi mahi tuna at 50 - 57 Deg. F. on ice by the prep-line. The ice had mostly melted and the product was over filled. The product was embargoed at the time of inspection due to the operator being unsure as to what time the it was placed out. Products that are on held on ice must have the ice surrounding the food product in order to provide proper temperature control. Suggest replacing these food ice bins with commercial prep-refrigeration units in order to provide a more consistent temperature control for Time Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS). Repeated violation.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed a pan of portioned rice and beans at 68 Deg. F. in one of the cookline reach-in refrigerators. Per operator, it was recently portioned with-in the previous hour. The operator removed them from the portioned bags and began cooling in the walk-in freezer at the time of inspection. Be sure all prepared Time Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) are properly cooled to 41 Deg. F. prior to portioning.
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 Observed several of the lids for the prep refrigerators on the prep-line in disrepair and not properly staying open to facilitate ease of use and proper temperature control for the units. Repair and / or replace damaged lids as necessary.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #20 [3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P – Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding], 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. Report was emailed. 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.


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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