Maricopa County, AZ

Uncle Bears Grill & Bar

Permit ID: FD-13445

Permit Type: E & D

21151 E Rittenhouse Rd Suite 101 Queen Creek 85142

*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
3
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
06
Hands clean & properly washed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing his hands. Discussed washing hands after handling dirty dishes and then clean dishes. Also observed cook grab raw hamburger patty with tongs but removed paper from patty with gloved hand and then grabbed a hamburger bun with same gloved hand. Asked cook to wash his hands and discard hamburger bun. -------2nd Repeat
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 heavy build up of slime mold in both soda guns behind the bar. Took both guns apart and had bartender clean them.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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. Observed beer cheese soup dated with an expiration of 6/24/23 in walk in cooler. Cook discarded item. See embargo.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored with food and bread on shelf on the line. Cook removed cleaner from shelf. Discussed having chemicals stored properly to prevent contamination of food. -------2nd Repeat Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed spray bottle of what looked like glass cleaner unlabeled. Server dumped out liquid because they were unsure of what it was. Observed two more spray bottles by hostess stand unlabeled. Discussed proper labeling of all chemicals to prevent misuse. ---------2nd Repeat
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Observed two ceiling tiles that are not smooth and easily cleanable and one missing tile. Please replace all three tiles. Observed two holes in the wall near water heater. Please repair holes with smooth easily clean surface. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed heavy build up of grease and dirt throughout kitchen area, on shelf above line and on the ceiling above food prep area. Please increase cleaning frequency to preclude build up of grease and dirt in kitchen area.
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Joe H. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #26 and #6, 7-201.11 and 2-301.14, which have 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. 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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