Maricopa County, AZ

Shawarma Factory

Permit ID: FD-84280

Permit Type: E & D

521 S College Ave Suite 110 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.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
C
2

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
13
Food separated & protected
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. - Observed containers of raw chicken stored above containers of raw beef in the walk-in cooler. Person in charge (PIC) reorganized the product at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Discussed the importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination with PIC at time of inspection. Repeat violation.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals - Observed chlorine sanitizer solution in the 3-compartment sink with a concentration above 200 ppm. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket with a concentration above 200 ppm. PIC diluted the sanitizer solutions at time of inspection and both tested at 100 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer levels must be between 50-100 ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels with the PIC.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed chlorine sanitizer attached to the an Accurate quaternary ammonia dispenser. Discussed with PIC about repairing equipment and getting the chemical dispenser properly adjusted. In the meantime the establishment must add water to the dispensed sanitizer because it is dispensing at a concentration too high. Fix prior to reinspection on 1/13/2022.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
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. - Observed quat test strips in establishment at time of inspection. Observed establishment utilizing chlorine for their sanitizer at time of inspection. Observed no chlorine test strips available at time of inspection. Discussed importance of having chlorine test strips to determine concentration of sanitizer levels. Obtain proper test strips prior to re-inspection on 1/13.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received an C Grade and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 2 Core violations on this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [13], [3-302.11 (A1-2)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. Of Note: - Observed a brick oven being installed near the front of the in the establishment. Per manager, the brick oven is not in use yet & will be utilized for pizza and pita bites. Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days. Report e-mailed. 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.