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

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
01
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge - No manager certification at establishment. Priority and priority foundation violations occurred. Obtain prior to next inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance - Kitchen hand wash sink was blocked by stereo and utensils. Bar hand wash sink was blocked by colander. PIC moved items so hand wash sinks would be accessible at all times. Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - No soap at bar hand wash sink. PIC provided and will maintain.
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 - Chlorine dish machine behind bar was in use. Machine was run multiple times and was showing a chlorine concentration below 50 ppm. PIC will use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes until machine is repaired to read between 50-100 ppm chlorine for proper sanitizing. Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Deli slicer being stored under end of three compartment sink was heavily coated in grease. PIC will clean and store so that equipment is clean to sight and touch when not in use.
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 - Nacho cheese from a commercial can was sitting inside a different container on the counter. Item was between 80-82*F. PIC did not know when it was from or how long it had been on counter and discarded. Make sure TCS food items, including those from commercially processed containers, are maintained at 41*F or below.
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 - In walk-in refrigerator marinara sauce and cooked spaghetti noodles dated 10-15 were past 7 day discard date. PIC said she wasn't sure if those dates were right and willingly discarded items. Also, coleslaw mix in reach-in prep table was not dated. PIC did not know when it was from and discarded. PIC will make sure all TCS food items are properly dated and discarded within 7 days.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage - On highest shelf above three compartment sink were containers of sanitizer and rinse-aid. PIC will move chemicals to bottom shelf or floor where possible contamination of dishes/food will not occur. Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use - Spray bottle of Hot Shot insect killer was below bar hand wash sink. PIC discarded and will only utilize licensed pest control.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe - In walk-in refrigerator a large container of cooked chicken wings was being stored with long strips of scotch tape with sharpie marker writing (used as date mark labels). PIC removed tape from the food and will make sure that only food-grade materials come in contact with food.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
48
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability - At hand wash sink inside kitchen hot water is not able to be turned on- knob is stuck in place and hot water will not dispense. Repair sink so that hot water is available at all sinks.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap - Mop sink in back storage room had a faucet with a hose attached (no AVB). End of the hose was sitting inside the basin of the sink without an air gap. Advised PIC that an air gap must be provided when hose is being stored at sink. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law - Only hand wash sink in kitchen area was not draining at all when inspector used. PIC had to find a plunger to make the sink drain. PIC will make sure that all sinks are properly draining and that hand wash sinks are in good condition to be used.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 7 Priority, 6 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. This inspection was conducted upon formal request.


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.