T's Liquor and convenience store
Permit ID: FD-81437
Permit Type: Retail Food Establishment
1301 E University Dr Suite 132 Tempe 85281
*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
Not Participating
1
01
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A-N) and (P), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties ------- Manager has failed to perform duties as required to ensure that the establishment is stocked with hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, an approved warewashing sanitizer and a method of verifying sanitizer concentration. PIC is not fulfilling their required duties of portraying food safety knowledge to their employees and ensuring that basic items required for food safety have been made available. Corrections to the above items will be addressed on violations below and the execution of the duties as required will be assessed during the next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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. ------ No approved hand drying provisions available at the time of inspection at the hand sink in the warewashing area or in the employee restroom. Observed cloth towels in the restroom intended for drying hands. Discussed the importance of having all hand sinks supplied with hot water, soap and paper towels to support proper handwashing. The PIC was able to find paper towels in the office and both hand sinks were supplied with paper towels at the time of inspection. *Corrected at time of inspection*
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. ------ No approved hand soap available at the time of inspection at the hand sink in the warewashing area. Discussed the importance of having all hand sinks supplied with hot water, soap and paper towels to support proper handwashing. The establishment does not sell hand soap and was unable to obtain hand soap at the time of inspection. A re-inspection will be conducted within 24 hours to ensure hand soap has been purchased.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use ------ Behind the counter near the entrance, observed a half used aerosol spray can of Black Flag pesticide spray. The establishment has retail items but does not sell this item. Discussed that only a certified pest control company is authorized to apply pesticides. The PIC removed the pesticides from the building at the time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
35
Food properly labeled, original container
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels ------ Bagged ice being sold at establishment observed without a proper label. Ensure that foods are properly labeled the name of the establishment, address or phone number of establishment, approximate weight of food, and description of food by the next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
46
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. ------- Establishment intends to use chlorine sanitizer but does not have chemical test strips to measure concentration. Discussed the importance of using a chemical test strip to ensure chlorine levels are maintained at the proper concentration (50-100ppm). A re-inspection will take place on 1/21/2022 to ensure test strips has been purchased.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law ------ Observed the drains for the wash and rinse compartments of the 3 compartment sink disconnected from the drain pipe and allowed to freely run onto the floor. Discussed that plumbing must be maintained in good repair and according to law and that all waste water must drain into an approved sewer system. The establishment sells ice bagged onsite and fountain drinks but no other open foods. A re-inspection will be conducted within 24 hours to ensure that the drain has been fixed so that the soda nozzles and ice scoop can be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 5 Priority Foundation and 1 Core Violations on this inspection. A re-inspection will take place within 24 hours to ensure Priority violation #49 and priority foundation violations #8 have been corrected, and that an approved sanitizer and dish soap have been has been purchased. A re-inspection will take place on 1/21/2022 to ensure priority foundation violation #46 has been corrected. Of note: Establishment intends to use chlorine sanitizer but only has scented bleach. Scented bleach is not an approved sanitizer. PIC will obtain regular bleach within 24 hours to ensure food contact surfaces can be properly sanitized. Please address the following items prior to the routine inspection: 1) Provide the lid for the soda fountain sump pump unit. 2) Trim the foam sealant in the walk-in coolers flush and provide a smooth layer of silicone. 3) Continue caulking the gaps around the newly installed splash guard which has come separated from the current caulking. Notice of Inspections Rights were verbally reviewed with manager, Hardik R. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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.
