Maricopa County, AZ

Pei Wei

Permit ID: FD-10705

Permit Type: E & D

1619 N Dysart Rd Suite 101 Avondale 85392

*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
0
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
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. Interior of ice maker in back of house has residue build up on interior bin. Clean food contact surfaces of ice machine at a frequency to prevent build up.
Correct Prior To Next Routine 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. Large, deep plastic container of steamed chicken found covered in walk-in cooler at an internal temperature of 105*F - 110*F in center. Per PIC, chicken was placed in walk-in cooler an hour. Use acceptable methods to properly cool TCS foods. Acceptable methods include: o Placing food in shallow pans. o Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. o Using rapid cooling equipment (i.e. a blast chiller). o Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. o Using containers that facilitate heat transfer. o Adding ice as an ingredient. o Other effective methods. ---------- PIC broke down large container of steamed chicken into uncovered, smaller portions and place onto multiple metal trays. Trays were placed on shelves and speed rack in walk in cooler. PIC routinely monitored internal temperature of product with probe thermometer to assure product properly cooled down within proper cooling time and temperature requirements at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Plastic shelving units and speed racks in walk-in cooler have build up residues. Properly clean equipment surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Grout in flooring at counter food prep line is showing signs of disrepair. Repair grout so that flooring is smooth, durable, water resistant and easily cleanable.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email: --MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation) --New Owners Packet (English & Spanish) --Grade Card --4-hour Guidance "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." No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed inspection report.


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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