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
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Observed the hand sink at the bar and in the kitchen near the dish machine without any drying provisions at time of inspection. The person in charge (PIC) stocked both hand sinks with paper towels.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Organic residue found on soda gun heads at self-service soft drink station. Clean soda fountain nozzles at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of organic matter.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed spray bottles at the bar containing a clear solution in them. The PIC was not able to identify the solution. Bottles were removed from bar. Discussed with the PIC about labeling the spray bottles with their common name to properly identify them.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
46
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Priority Foundation-4-301.12 (A-B), Pf: Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements; 3 Compartment Sink Shall be Provided; Adequately Sized. 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. At time of inspection the facility only had a two compartment sink installed in the kitchen. A 3-compartment sink is required for manual warewashing - this was noted on previous plan review inspections. Several items for warewashing observed on site, including glassware, ice buckets, condiment containers, utensils, barware including shakers, etc. Discussed with the PIC about installing a three compartment sink prior to reinspection. 3-compartment sink must be NSF, have hot and cold water, and drain to the sewer through the floor sink with a 1" air gap. Reinspection will be conducted on 09/27/2019.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Priority Foundation-5-205.13, Pf: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device No back flow test. No back flow test report provided for the RPZ to soda machine in the back of the bar. Back flow prevention must be tested on a yearly basis. Provide back flow test for RPZ prior to reinspection. Reinspection will be conducted on 09/27/2019 or by electronic means.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 0 Priority, 4 Priority Foundation and 1 Core violations on this inspection. Inspection report sent via email. Correct the following items prior to your next routine inspection (items left from Plan Review inspection list): 1) Provide a dedicated water line to chemical dispenser at mop sink - connecting to mop sink faucet is not approved. Dispenser was not connected at time of inspection. 2) Silicone walk-in cooler to floor both inside and outside. 3) Flash left side of walk-in to wall. 4) Seal all gaps, cracks, and penetrations - including small holes in walls and around pipes such as at mop sink. 5) Repair holes in ceiling in kitchen, and tape/secure exposed insulation above bar. 6) Provide clean-out cover where missing in bar near hand sink. 7) Install casters to refrigerators in bar - wood blocks are not approved. 8) Provide sliding lids to jockey boxes in bar that are used for ice for consumption. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection conducted with RS# 1028.


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.