Maricopa County, AZ

Ralph's Snack Bar

Permit ID: MF-19-0022

Permit Type: Mobile Food Type III

Route @1 Phoenix

*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
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
06
Hands clean & properly washed
Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where 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 employee discard gloves and wash hands in the wash compartment of the three-compartment sink. Employees must wash their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Employee washed hands properly in the designated handwashing station.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
19
Proper hot holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed cooked cheeseburgers, french fries, corn dogs, and chicken sandwiches in hot holding unit measuring 115*F to 120*F. When asked how long the food items had been in the hold holding unit, the person in charge stated they had been placed into the unit 10 minutes prior. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher. Person in charge reheated food items to 165*F and hot held at 135*F. This is the second consecutive violation.
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 shredded cheese, corn dogs, sausage links, and raw bacon in reach-in refrigeration unit measuring 51*F-59*F. The ambient air in the reach-in unit measured 41*F. When asked how long food items had been in the reach-in refrigeration unit, the person in charge stated they had been in the unit since about 6am. It is now noon. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food items at time of inspection. This is the 2nd consecutive violation.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Observed two overhead light fixtures in mobile unit without protective light shields. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. A pattern of non-compliance for foodborne illness risk factor violation # [20], [3-501.16], [19] and [3-501.16(A)(1)] 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. Inspection conducted in field at TSMC. Emailed report to operator at time of inspection. 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


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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