Maricopa County, AZ
*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
3

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Core-6-301.13, C: Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions. 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 sanitizer bucket stored in the bar hand sink. Employee move it to the floor.
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 container with homemade sourkraut with a prep date of 7/31/2023. Employee discarded the item.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage Observed chemical bottles stored next to can food in the water heater closet and stored over the clean drainboard of the 3 compartment sink. Employee relocated the chemicals
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Observed plastic on back side of ice machine lid in disrepair. Replace. Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength Observed open, TCS items stored in the Coke and Monster display coolers. These coolers are for packaged, NON - TCS items only. Provide ANSI/NSF commercial refrigerators.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap Observed spray nozzle at the 3 compartment sink hanging below the flood rim of the sink basin. Employee corrected at time of inspection. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained (1) Replace the missing spout on the fill faucet at the grill line. (2) Provide 1 inch air gaps above the floor sink at the ice machine, prep sink and 3 compartment sink.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (1) Replace the torn door gaskets to the walk-in, and upright freezer. (2) Re-caulk both kitchen hand sinks and the prep table to the wall. (3) Provide a faucet-high splash guard on the left side of the grill line hand sink.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Observed light not working in the mop sink closet. Repair. Observed un-shielded light bulbs in the storage room. Provide shields,
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

New business owner inspection. The establishment was open during the inspection. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Correct all items prior to re-inspection in 30 days This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. 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. Report emailed No county legal action will result from this inspection.


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.