Maricopa County, AZ

Bangkok Grill

Permit ID: FD-89580

Permit Type: E & D

325 W Elliot Rd Suite 104 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
Not Participating
4

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 a box of raw, unpasteurized in-shell eggs stored above sliced cheeses in walk-in. Also observed an open box of raw bacon being stored over marinara sauce in walk-in. Did not observe signs of contamination and had PIC move items to proper storage based on minimum cooking temperatures. Food items must be stored in a way to prevent cross contamination.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
17
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11, P: Reheating for Hot 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating. Observed cooked meatballs in marinara sauce at 43-45*F and cooked roast beef with broth at 45-47*F in above table hot holding unit to right of cookline. PIC stated items were being reheated from previously cooked items. PIC stated items were put into unit to re-heat about 20 minutes prior. Checked temperatures at end of inspection, approximately 1 hr after items were put into unit. Observed meatballs at 48-50*F and roast beef at 60-63*F. Had PIC re-heat items on stove top and observed both items above 165*F. TCS items must be re-heated to 165*F or above within 2 hours to prevent growth of bacteria. Table units are designed to keep items hot and should not be utilized for re-heating purposes. TCS items should be re-heated on the stove, in the microwave, or in the oven prior to placing in table units to keep hot.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed corned beef made on 11/11, corned beef made on 11/16, roast beef made on 11/4, cooked steak made on 11/13, sliced deli ham prepared on 11/14, marinara sauce made on 11/7, beef broth made on 11/16, potato salad prepared on 11/11, and pasta salad made on 11/16 in fridges throughout restaurant. All items were past the 7 day allowance for TCS items and PIC voluntarily discarded. All TCS items must be used or disposed of within 7 days (prep/made on date plus 6 days) to prevent misuse and contamination. Corrected At Time Of Inspection Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed cooked onions, sliced deli turkey, cooked chicken pieces, cooked mushrooms, cheesecake, and opened milks without date markings in fridges throughout establishment. PIC stated all items were made/opened within the last 7 days and date marked accordingly. All TCS items being kept over 24 hours must be date marked for no more than 7 days (made on/prep date plus 6 days) to prevent growth of bacteria, contamination, and misuse. Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed establishment offering egg sandwiches on breakfast menu. PIC stated that eggs are allowed to be ordered undercooked. Establishment uses raw, unpasteurized in-shell eggs for menu items containing whole eggs. Provide a consumer advisory with accompanying symbol indicating which menu items are/allowed to be ordered undercooked stating an increase for foodborne illness risk prior to reinspection on Friday, 12/2.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Observed several spray cans of raid on chemical rack next to mop sink in back room. Had PIC discard sprays. Pest control must only be administered by a certified pest control specialist and chemical pest control means are not to be kept or used by the food establishment.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required Observed shut off spray nozzle on hose attached to mop sink faucet downstream from an AVB with the water turned on without a testable backflow prevention device. Had PIC remove hose attachment at time of inspection. Shut off valves downstream from an AVB must be equipped with a testable backflow prevention device as the AVB is not designed to handle the constant pressure a shut off valve presents and contamination of the water system could occur.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

A reinspection will take place on Friday, 12/2, to check for addition of consumer advisory on menu. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). Observed no CFPM onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM must be onsite during all operating hours. Provide a CFPM onsite before next routine inspection. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation and 1 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed to PIC.


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.