Maricopa County, AZ

Tasty Asian Kitchen

Permit ID: FD-61066

Permit Type: E & D

5115 N Dysart Rd Suite 210 Litchfield Park 85340

*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 Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. 0 (zero) ppm reading per testing strip for chlorine after cycle of mechanical dishwasher. No apparent sanitizing solution dispensing visually at time of inspection. Properly sanitize food contact surfaces. ------------ Per PIC, three compartment sink will be used for manual ware washing until mechanical dishwasher is functioning properly.
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. 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 items found in walk-in cooler at internal temperatures of: egg yolks - 45*F; egg wash - 45*F; egg rolls - 48*F Ambient air temperature of unit at 48* F. TCS foods must be held at an internal temperature of 41*F or below internally. ---------- Unit's thermostat adjusted at time of inspection. Recommend using adjoining walk-in freezer unit to rapidly cool foods that are in danger zone Monitor walk-in cooler internal temperature to assure foods in unit reach proper cold holding temperature.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Large quantity of recently marinated meat found in plastic container with lid affixed in walk-in cooler; recently cooked eggrolls found in plastic container in walk-in cooler with lid affixed. Use proper cooling methods to properly cool foods. Acceptable methods include: o Placing food in shallow pans. o Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. o Using rapid cooling equipment (i.e. a blast chiller). o Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. o Using containers that facilitate heat transfer. o Adding ice as an ingredient. o Other effective methods. -------- Lids of foods were offset at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
34
Thermometers provided and accurate
Core-4-204.112, C: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality Exterior thermometer for walk-in cooler reading 26*F whereas the actual ambient air temperature of unit at 48*F. Provide an accurate reading thermometer for unit.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces White cutting board has surfaces that are scratched and scored. Provide cutting surfaces that are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Ambient air temperature of walk-in cooler at 48*F at time of inspection. Cold holding of TCS foods must be maintained at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. -------- Unit's thermostat adjusted at time of inspection. At conclusion of inspection, ambient air temperature at unit's fans was 39*F..
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Blue fan grates and wire shelving of walk-in cooler have build up of residues. Clean surfaces of walk-in cooler at a frequency to prevent build up of residues.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email: --MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation) --New Owners Packet "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.