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
0
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. - Observed slicer and salad mixer stored as clean in back kitchen area and by warewashing area found with food debris on blade and bottom of mixer. Person in charge placed items to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils must be clean to sight and touch. 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.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-202.12 (C), Pf: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator - Observed cans of raid and mosquito repellent in outdoor condiments and back up items counter. Person in charge removed pesticides. A restricted use pesticide must be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136 Definitions, (e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed ice machine drain sitting inside floor pipe. Person in charge zip-tied pipe out and above floor pipe to allow for a proper air gap. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered - No covered trash receptacle available at back employee restroom also used by female employees. A toilet room used by females must be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Wall in cookline area next to clean utensil storage is a rough brick texture that is accumulating dust. Floors, walls, and ceilings must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Conducted with Badge # 151. Discussed remodel requirements for addition of a warewashing sink. Provided remodel application via email. 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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