Blaze Pizza
Permit ID: FD-84699
Permit Type: E & D
105 W University Dr 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
B
1
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
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.--establishment made marinara sauce made with oil, tomato sauce, and
water was at 52*F. PIC stated that the sauce had been in the unit for approximately 4 hours.
PIC was advised to store tcs foods at 41*F or below. PIC discarded the sauce at time of
inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---
Cooling.--Cold holding unit across from the pizza stove had an ambient air temperature of
53.6*F as tested by a min max thermometer. PIC was advised to repair and that a reinspection
will be conducted within 10 days to ensure it is properly repaired.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. Carlos P. verbally acknowledged the inspection rights. No County legal action will result from this inspection. The inspection report was emailed and verified received at time of 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.
