IHOP
Permit ID: FD-73213
Permit Type: E & D
13734 W Bell Rd Surprise 85374
*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
A
1
Cold Holding
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. Observed containers of sliced/diced ham, cut tomatoes, raw sausage, raw chicken, and raw beef, in reach-in refrigerator next to fryers, across from main grill, measuring 47 - 50 degrees F. Person in charge (PIC) stated the food items were recently stocked from walk-in refrigerator within the last 2 - 3 hours. Ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator was 50 degrees F using min/max thermometer. Advised PIC that the food items are time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, which must be held below 41 degrees F. Employee relocated the food items to a nearby properly working reach-in refrigerator to rapidly cool. Ambient temperature of nearby refrigerator was 29 degrees F using min/max thermometer. PIC stated they will have the other reach-in refrigerator inspected and repaired and soon as possible.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A” grade. Inspection rights verbally reviewed with person in charge, Joshua B. Discussed fingernail length. Observed food service employee with long fingernails passed fingertips running food orders. Advised person in charge (PIC) that employees which work with exposed foods; prepare and serve foods; or have fingernails with nail polish shall wear gloves. If fingernails are piercing through gloves, fingernails shall be trimmed to length which does not compromise glove integrity. 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.
