Maricopa County, AZ

China Buffet

Permit ID: FD-18411

Permit Type: E & D

17119 N Litchfield Rd Suite 20 Surprise 85374

*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
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Both the hand washing sink in the dish washing area and by the back door had items stored inside the sink. Spoke with PIC and items were removed from the hand washing sinks. Ensure hand washing sinks are always readily available and are only used for hand washing procedures.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer at the mechanical ware washing machine. PIC ran machine one more time and checked chemical dispenser connections and there was no change to concentration. PIC directed kitchen associates to stop using the machine until a service technician can repair the machine. Establishment will use the three compartment sink for manual ware washing until the unit can be repaired. Ensure the chlorine concentration is between 50ppm- 100ppm for active sanitizing of dishes.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected. Weather stripping is missing under the back door in the kitchen area. Ensure it is replaced to prevent pests from entering the establishment.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
41
In-use utensils: properly used
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage. Scoops and cups stored inside bulk dried storage item bins with handles resting on product. Ensure scoop handles are not touching the product inside the bins or remove the scoops completely.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Metal shelves above the three compartment sink, inside the reach-in/walk-in coolers, and dry storage areas have grease and food debris build up. Ensure they are cleaned by next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
46
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Establishment does not have test strips for QUAT sanitizer. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days to verify that test strips have been obtained for the establishment. Ensure test strips are available for testing sanitizer concentration.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. Floor tiles cracked and/or missing throughout the kitchen and walk-in coolers. Ensure tiles are replaced or repaired so that the floor is smooth and easily cleanable. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Dust/grease built up on vents and ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Ensure they are cleaned by next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 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 # [14], [4-501.114], 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. AMC training is set for 3/26/24 at 2pm. Inspection rights reviewed with Eric L. Inspection report emailed. 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.


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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