*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.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
12
Required records available; shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Priority Foundation-3-402.12, Pf: Records, Creation, & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. -- The establishment maintains 90 days of shellstock tags for the oysters served, but does not mark the date the final oyster from the batch is sold/served. All food service establishments must mark their shellstock tags with the date the final oyster is served from that batch. The PIC stated the dates would be added from here on out.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
13
Food separated & protected
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. -- Observed raw shelled eggs stored above containers of clam/tomato juice, raw tuna stored directly on top of an unsealed package of cut lettuce, and raw bacon above ready to eat salsas. All raw animal proteins must be stored beneath ready to eat food items to prevent cross contamination. The PIC rearranged all items to prevent cross contamination.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. -- Several porous stone bowls were stored as clean with dried food debris stuck to the inside and outside surface of the bowl. All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and to touch prior to being stored as clean. The PIC moved the bowls to be rewashed.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B), P: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Storage -- a bubble pack of allergy medication was stored on a wire rack above clean pans. All medication Must be stored in a designated area away from food contact surfaces and food prep areas to prevent contamination. The PIC moved the medication to a first aid kit.
Priority Foundation-7-202.12 (C), Pf: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator -- a can of raid pesticides were found in the kitchen. Pesticides may not be stored in a food service establishment and must be applied only by a certified applicator. The PIC discarded the can.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence -- Several roaches were found crawling on a wall in the kitchen and inside of the gaskets of the kitchen prep line fridge. All food service establishments must be maintained free of pests. A reinspection will be conducted for this violation.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable -- the establishment uses several stone bowls that are visibly porous and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. All food contact surfaces must be maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Please replace the bowls with smooth and easily cleanable bowls.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability -- A doorway in the dry storage has been damaged, revealing the rough wall and rough wood underneath the wall. Several tiles under the handwashing sink near the walk in fridge have been damage and have standing water in the damaged sections. The cove base in this area has also peeled off of the wall. Several cove base tiles in the bar area are also missing. All floors and walls must be maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Please repair all damage.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 2 Priority, 4 Priority Foundation and 2 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection conducted with Spanish Liaison (RS 1197) who can be reached at 602-376-8565
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.
