Maricopa County, AZ

Pizzicata USA

Permit ID: FD-73484

Permit Type: E & D

7212 E Ho Hum Rd Carefree 85337

*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
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. >>> At kitchen handwashing sink, observed not hot water available from faucet due to hot water valve being shut off from underneath sink. Maximum temperature of water reached 93*F. Water of at least 100°F shall be available at all handwashing sinks through a mixing valve or combination faucet. When hot water valve is turned on hot water runs continuously from faucet even if handle is closed. Instructed Person in Charge to turn hot water valve on when in use or utilize the hand wash sink behind the bar for proper handwashing until kitchen sink is prepared. Repair kitchen handwashing sink prior to Re-Inspection within 24 hours. 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.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. In single glass door refrigerator, in back food storage area, observed 21 bags of shredded mozzarella cheese with internal temperatures on 51*-52*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Per Person in Charge (PIC) shredded cheese bags were delivered and placed in refrigerator less than 4 hours prior. Cheese was moved to alternate refrigeration to rapidly cool to 41*F or below. Ambient temperature of unit 54.1*F when measured with inspector min/max irreversible thermometer. After removing half of the products stored in unit and rearranging for air flow, ambient temperature of refrigerator 40.0*F. Discussed importance of proper cold holding and monitoring of temperatures with PIC. 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.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected >>> Observed two front entrance doors propped open without benefit of an air curtain or screen. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Entrance doors were closed at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Re-Inspection for Priority Foundation violation #8 on 7/19/2023. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received. 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


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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