Maricopa County, AZ

El Tataki Sushi Fusion

Permit ID: FD-59274

Permit Type: E & D

10685 W Indian School Rd Suite K Avondale 85392

*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
2
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Following TCS foods found at internal temperatures of: raw fish - 55*F ( in low boy); block of cheese - 52*F (low boy); raw shrimp - 50*F (low boy); shredded cheese - 48*F (low boy); crab mix - 38*F-47*F (sushi prep counter); carne asada - 50*F (sushi prep counter); container of cooked chicken - 55*F-70*F (prep table across grill). Cold holding of TCS foods must be held at 41*F or below. Per food employee, out of proper cold holding temperature TCS foods in low boy had been in unit for more than 4 hours;; other out of proper cold holding temperature TCS foods less that two hours. Out of temperature TCS foods found in low boy were embargoed (see embargo sheet). ------------ Food employee discarded out of proper cold holding TCS foods at time of inspection. Other out of proper cold holding TCS foods were rapidly chilled with ice packs at time of inspection. Monitor TCS foods internal temperature at a frequency to assure proper cold holding temperatures are maintained.
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. jFor 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. Containers of S. Crab and Lomita found on sushi prep line with preparation date marks of 8/3. Per food employee, preparation dates were correct. A RTE, TCS food shall be discarded if: o It exceeds the 7 days at 41?F. Containers of s, crab and lomita were embargo for disposition. ---------- Food employee discarded containers of past date RTE, TCS foods at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Low boy refrigeration unit at grill had ambient air temperature of 50*F per unit's readable thermometer. Equipment housing TCS foods for cold holding must keep foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Do not use unit to house TCS foods until unit can maintain foods at 41*F or below.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for: --Light intensity (i.e.-walk-in cooler) --Employee drinks Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email: --MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation) --Time as Temperature Control "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." No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed inspection report.


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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