Maricopa County, AZ

Cowboy Pizza & Brunch

Permit ID: FD-90482

Permit Type: E & D

6920 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek 85331

*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
0
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
13
Food separated & protected
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. >>> In upright two-door refrigerator, on pizza kitchen side of establishment, observed hermetically sealed package of raw ground beef in a plastic container stored above a sealed package of cooked chicken. Ensure proper storage of foods in hermetically sealed containers to prevent against cross contamination. Discussed importance of proper food storage with Person in Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw ground beef for proper storage. 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.
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. >>> On brunch side of establishment, observed menu offering over easy eggs, poached eggs and beef burgers cooked to customer preference without a disclosure that items may be served undercooked. Menu items that may be served raw or undercooked animal foods must have disclosure by either describing the product as being raw or undercooked (i.e. raw oysters, burgers cooked to order) or by utilizing an asterisk directing them to a footnote that describes the item as being served raw or undercooked. Discussed importance of proper disclosure for raw and undercooked animal foods with Person in Charge. Please provide proper disclosure on menus prior to Re-Inspection within 10 days. 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.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
27
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. >>> In walk-in refrigerator and in refrigerated make table on cookline, observed raw beef in Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP). Per Person in Charge (PIC), ROP was produced on-site at establishment on 6/25. A variance is required before packaging TCS (time/temperature for safety) food using a reduced oxygen packaging method and holding for more than 48 hours. Discussed 48-hour rule with PIC and provided variance guidance documents for ROP. Discontinue use of ROP for more than 48 hours at establishment unless a variance is obtained. PIC opened ROP raw beef at time of inspection. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Re-Inspection for Priority Foundation violation #23 on 7/7/2023. Approval of Dog Friendly Patio permit. Establishment has proper signage, pet friendly cleaning supplies, waste receptacle and single-service dog bowls. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824


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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