Maricopa County, AZ

Samantha Diner Inc

Permit ID: FD-85928

Permit Type: E & D

13765 N Litchfield Rd Surprise 85379

*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
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. Observed food items at sandwich prep cooler next to toasters with temperatures greater than 41*F: Sliced Turkey and Beef at 52*F, Diced tomatoes at 51*F, Shredded Lettuce ay 50*F, Tuna and Chicken salads at 52*F, Gyro Meat at 56*F. As per the kitchen staff the refrigerator was stocked at end of the prior day Observed liquid eggs along the breakfast sandwich prep cooler across from grill at 48*F. As per staff, the liquid egg was prepared an hour prior to the inspection. Cold food items must be held at 41*F or lower. All items out of temperature were embargoed and discarded.
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. Observed sandwich prep table next to toasters with an ambient temperature of 58*F. Cold hold equipment must be at a temperature that can hold food items at 41*F or lower. Item in unit were discarded and repair company contacted. Reinspection will be conducted on or before 10 days (Friday, July 22, 2022).
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 1 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with . Emailed copy of inspection report to facility. Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection. 2-102.12.(A) Certified Food Protection Manager. During site visit no staff on site with a Certifies Food Protection Manager certificate. As of February 2022, all establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during normal hours of operation. Core Violation, Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection. Discussed the difference between service and companion animals, provided ADA handout to operator. Provided chart to assist with monitoring cols hold temperatures.


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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