Inspection Report

Business Name
Kyoto Bowl

Business Address
1245 W ELLIOT RD TEMPE AZ 85284

Permit Number
FD-00764

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
8/1/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 2

Repeat Violation

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: >>>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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

Addl Notes: >>>Observed in kitchen prep table top TCS items that had an internal temperature of 54*F to 56*F. The ambient air temperature of the unit top was at 57*F. No food was being stored in the bottom at time of inspection. Per Person in Charge (PIC) the TCS items had been placed in the unit more than 4 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were embargoed and discarded by PIC at time of inspection. The TCS items were cooked carrot and peas, canned pineapple, raw egg, soft tofu and cooked broccoli. Other adequate refrigeration is available and discussed with PIC to not utilize the unit until it is able to maintain 41*F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

Addl Notes: >>>Observed at the hand washing sink and prep sink in the kitchen with dark standing water in the floor sink not draining. Per PIC the employees are not able to use the hand sink in the kitchen and they are utilizing the handwash sink at the front near the ice machine. Discussed with PIC to keep the barrier/door separating the front and back of the restaurant open and can temporary use the hand washing station near the front ice machine. Discussed with PIC the floor sink will need to be fixed and shall not convey sewage. PIC called a professional at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours. Reinspection Scheduled 8/2/24

5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater Addl Notes: >>>Observed, in freezer, icicles of a liquid connecting from the freezer fan on the ceiling down to the floor. Discussed with PIC to not store any foods at all under the icicles and to have the icicles removed from the unit and have the source of the liquid addressed by a professional. All units shall be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation.

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Of Note: Discussed to Date Mark TCS items after 24 hours.
Reinspection Scheduled 8/2/24

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: 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: 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. For example, 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: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.