Maricopa County, AZ

Azusa Ramen

Permit ID: FD-88667

Permit Type: E & D

3128 S Mill Ave Tempe 85282

*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
2

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 frozen noodles thawing in a container under running water in the handwashing sink between the 3-compartment sink & prep sink. Person in charge (PIC) moved the container of noodles to prep sink at the time of inspection. Hand wash sinks must only be used for hand washing. Discussed proper use of hand wash sinks with the PIC.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 raw salmon, raw tuna, & raw whole shelled eggs being stored above lettuce, cucumber, & avocado. Person in charge (PIC) moved eggs, salmon, & tuna to proper storage location at the time of inspection. Ensure all raw animal proteins are below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and organized raw animal proteins by cooking temperature at the time of the 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 and provided guidance document to PIC at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 chicken broth, fish cakes, cooked noodles, bamboo shoots, & hard boiled eggs with temperatures between 46 to 51*F in the prep table (closest to the front of house) across from the soup broths being hot held. Observed ambient temperature of the prep table to be between 47 to 50*F. Items listed above were moved to reach in cooler at time of inspection. Per PIC all items were recently stocked for dinner and put in the prep table less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Discussed proper cold holding with the PIC. All TCS foods held cold must be held at 41*F or below at all times. Repeat violation.
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 prep table located closest to the front of house with a temperature between 47 to 50*F. Observed food with temperatures between 46 to 51*F (see #20). Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain all TCS foods at 41*F or below. Repair prep tables so that it maintains all TCS foods at 41*F or below. Re-inspection scheduled for on 3/30/2023.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Core-6-202.13, C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation - Observed fly tape attached to the ceiling with dead fly's attached above the prep table in the kitchen. Person in charge (PIC) removed the fly tape at time of inspection. Insect control devices cannot be above food prep areas. Discussed with PIC about utilizing certified pest control & only utilizing approved insect control devices.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 2 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 for foodborne illness risk factor violation # [20], [3-501.16(A)(2) and (B] has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Plan visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. Of Note: - Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about proper thawing parameters for reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish. 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.