Maricopa County, AZ

The Grotto Cafe

Permit ID: FD-21001

Permit Type: E & D

6501 E Cave Creek Rd Suite 8-10 Cave Creek 85331

*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
B
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. >>> At cookline handwashing sink, between refrigerated make tables, observed knives stored in basin of sink. Handwashing sinks shall not be used for other purposes than handwashing. Discussed importance of proper handwashing sink maintenance with Person in Charge. Knives were removed from sink basin. 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
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. >>> In refrigerated make table, next to hot hold equipment, observed two containers of cut leafy greens, such as romaine, and a container of cooked & portioned chicken with internal temperatures 598-60*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Ambient temperature of make table 59.3*F when measured with inspector min/max irreversible thermometer. Person in Charge (PIC) stated make table had not been functioning properly therefore all other foods had been removed from make table and placed in walk-in and a repair service was contacted prior to inspection. Discussed, with PIC, importance of proper cold holding and use of ice baths/ice bags or alternate cold holding equipment to maintain TCS foods at or below 41*F or use of time as control. Per PIC leafy greens and chicken were stored in make table less than four hours and were placed in walk-in to rapidly cool. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers >>> Observed two unlabeled spray bottles containing a yellow liquid on floor behind coffee bar and in pastry prep area. Per Person in Charge (PIC) bottles contained sanitizer. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Discussed importance of properly labeling all chemical bottles with PIC. Spray bottles were labeled at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Discussed container fill lines in refrigerated make tables and reviewed establishment Time as Control procedure with Person in Charge. Refrigerated drawers on cookline not in use at time of inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received. 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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