Maricopa County, AZ

Boba & Donuts

Permit ID: FD-91132

Permit Type: E & D

1320 W Elliot Rd Suite 111 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
06
Hands clean & properly washed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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) put gloves on without cleaning hands to make sandwiches after typing on personal computer. Discussed proper hand washing with PIC. Hands must be washed after changing tasks and before putting on gloves to food prep. PIC washed hands for 20 seconds at the time of inspection before continuing to prep food.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 empty boxes in the hand washing sink near the mop sink with empty boxes stored in the basin. Discussed proper usage of hand wash sinks with the PIC. PIC removed boxes. Discussed with PIC hand wash sinks may only be used for hand washing. Corrected at time of Inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 no hand soap at the hand wash sink near the mop sink. PIC put a container of soap at the hand sink at the time of inspection. Corrected at time of Inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 no paper towels near hand washing sink near register, hand wash sink next to the mop sink and the hand wash sink in the back prep area. PIC put paper towels at each sink at time of the inspection. Corrected at time of Inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
11
Food in good condition safe, & unadulterated
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. >>>Observed in top part of prep table with half an avocado with white, green, and black fuzzy organic matter growth. PIC voluntarily discarded the avocado with organic matter growth. Food must be unadulterated. Long Term Intervention (LTI) scheduled on 3/19/24
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 cooked boba portioned out in plastic wrap in container being stored in room temperature (time as controlled was not being used) on shelf next to prep table, per PIC cooked boba exceeding 4 hours prior to inspection. Internal temperature of boba was 64*F Discussed with PIC that boba is a time/temperature controlled for safety food. Boba was embargoed and PIC discarded at time of inspection. Long Term Intervention (LTI) scheduled on 3/19/24
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe >>>Observed cheese slices being stored directly in a "thank you" to go bag. Discussed with PIC to not store food directly in to go bags to avoid the migration of deleterious substance. PIC removed cheese slices from to go bag and placed in a food safe container at the time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking >>>Observed personal employee food stored directly on top of establishment food in the refrigerator in the front of the restaurant. Also observed the personal employee food was intermingled throughout the reach -in across from the three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC to have a designated area in the reach-in and have the personal employee food stored on a low shelf and in a way to avoid personal employee food from contaminating establishments food. PIC created a designated area at the time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation Discussed ware washing procedures with the PIC. All food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after contamination. Discussed demonstration of knowledge requirements. Long Term Intervention (LTI) scheduled on 3/19/24 A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 11, 3-101.11, P, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #20 , 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. Report printed 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.


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.