Maricopa County, AZ

Big Earls Greasy Eats

Permit ID: FD-56021

Permit Type: E & D

6135 E Cave Creek Rd 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
Not Participating
1

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
06
Hands clean & properly washed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. ............On cook line, employee handled trash can with bare hands, then handled cooking utensils, without first washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper handwashing with all employees. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶ 2-403.11(B); (D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (F) During FOOD preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with FOOD; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. ............At warewashing handwashing sink, container of thawing chicken in basin of sink. Container of thawing chicken was moved to reach in refrigerator to continue the thawing process and allow access to handwashing sink. (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
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. ..........On magnetic strip on side of single door refrigerator, knives stored with food debris on food contact surfaces. Per employee, knives are to be stored clean on magnetic knife strip. Instructed employee to move knives to be warewashed and to clean magnetic knife strip and refrigerator. (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. ...........In single door refrigerator, cooked machaca, cooked onions without proper date mark. Per employee, machaca and onions were prepared >24 hours. Instructed employee to provide dates to TCS foods if held in establishment >24 hours. (A) Except when PACKAGING FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method as specified under § 3-502.12, and except as specified in ¶¶ (E) and (F) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TOEAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability........In upstairs storage room, carpeted flooring where single service food contact surfaces are stored. In separate storage building, unsealed concrete where food is stored. Replace with a smooth and easily cleanable flooring. Except as specified under § 6-201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking ........In kitchen on shelf above prep table surface, vape pen and personal items stored. In alcohol room, package of cigarettes and full ashtray stored on shelf with bottles of alcohol. Instructed employee to remove all personal items away from food and food contact surfaces. Recommended separate storage container for personal items to prevent future contamination. (A) Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, and SINGLE SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination. (B) Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT,UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES cannot occur.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation and 3 Core Violations on this inspection. Provided Maricopa County handouts for food borne diseases/symptoms and cleaning d/v accidents. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ..........No proof of certified food protection manager at establishment. Provide and maintain copy of food manager certification at establishment at all times. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Person in charge consented to inspection and reviewed inspections rights with person in charge: Lisa D. Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report confirmed received. Establishment has added a walk in cooler and walk in freezer without prior approval with Maricopa County. Due to comment noted on this inspection report, County legal action may 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.