Red Devil Italian Restaurant
Permit ID: FD-04138
Permit Type: E & D
208 W Southern Ave 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.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
Not Participating
0
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 the soda gun nozzle with a heavy buildup of syrup. Discussed requirement for soda nozzles to be fully washed, rinsed and sanitized every 24 hours. Discussed that manual scrubbing is necessary to remove buildup. The PIC had the soda gun disassembled to be washed, rinsed and sanitized at the time of inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment-----Observed cooler gaskets in disrepair and not smooth or easily cleanable in prep cooler on the line. All equipment must be maintained in good repair. Discussed that new gaskets may improve cooler efficiency and will help to keep out environmental moisture. Must repair/replace prior to next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ------- Observed pooling water in the keg cooler and beneath the keg cooler on the ground. Discussed health concerns of pooling water with PIC. PIC had the area cleaned at the time of inspection. Advised PIC to have the unit serviced to ensure normal operation and to continue mopping up water as necessary. Also observed an accumulation of dust from the vents throughout the kitchen. Clean areas prior to the next routine inspection to reduce risk of physical contamination of food by dust.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 3 Core Violations on this inspection. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager. 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.
