Maricopa County, AZ

Slim Thick Cafe

Permit ID: FD-88307

Permit Type: E & D

1730 E Warner Rd Suite 10 Tempe 85284

*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
B
1
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
07
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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. >>>Observed Person in Charge (PIC) hand roll a breakfast burrito with bare hands. Discussed with PIC bare hands shall not come into contact with Ready to Eat (RTE) foods. PIC did not serve the burrito. Discussed with PIC even with washed hands per code they shall not contact exposed RTE foods with bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Per PIC no gloves were on the premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to get gloves today and to inform me of when they are on the premises for reinspection. 24 Hour Reinspection on 4/19/24 scheduled
Correct Prior To Reinspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence >>>Observed a live American cockroach in the employee bathroom along with remanence of American cockroaches under stove near food debris and randomly throughout the kitchen. Discussed with PIC the establishment shall maintain premise free of insects, rodents and pests. Per PIC the facility recently had pest control services. Discussed pest control shall be done by professionals at a frequency to avoid harboring pests. Reinspection scheduled 4-30-24
Correct Prior To Reinspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions >>>Observed dried old food, grease buildup and dust under the stove, flat tops, refrigerators and under the espresso machine. Also observed organic matter on the wall tile and floor in customer restroom. Discussed with PIC to have the restaurant cleaned at frequency to avoid buildup of food debris grease and dust buildup.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. 24 Hour Reinspection on 4/19/24 scheduled violation #7 Reinspection scheduled 4/30/24 violation #36 Report sent via email On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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) 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection. English AMC Toolbox | Maricopa County, AZ


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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