Sofrita
Permit ID: FD-17724
Permit Type: E & D
16848 Avenue Of The Fountains Fountain Hills 85268
*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
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. - Hand soap and scrubbing pad observed inside handwashing sink. Employee removed pad and soap and cleared sink. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so that they are accessible at all times and must not be used for any other purposes other than handwashing. 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.
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. - No paper towels available for drying hands at handwashing sink next to prep sink. Employee restocked towels at handwashing sink. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks must be provided with: individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 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.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring -- Observed a couple of drain flies in bar area in back area where glasses and liquor bottles are stored. Discussed pest control and monitoring for pests. The premises must be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by: routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and eliminating harborage conditions.
Core-6-202.13, C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation -- Observed insect control device plugged in above wine glasses in back bar area. Person in charge moved insect control device. Insect control devices must be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area; and dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Observed accumulation of food residue and grease stains on walls next to fryer, by server window next to toaster, and next to prep sink. Premises must be cleaned with enough frequency to maintain premises clean.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation and 4 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - No certified food manager certification available onsite. Fix prior to next routine inspection. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Inspection report emailed and verified. Establishment currently has an open remodel permit RM-09490 for pending approval of installed walk-in refrigerator. Please continue to work with Plan Review for remodel.
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.
