Inspection Report
East Mesa Moose Lodge
7402 E BASELINE RD MESA AZ 85209
FD-00815
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
3/19/2024
Not Participating
2
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 16
Repeat Violation
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Observed the large blade slicer heavily soiled with TCS food debris. It is unclear when the slicer was used, due to the kitchen being closed at the time. Please clean every 4 hours to prevent cross contamination.
**Repeat violation
Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 22
Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Comments:
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 a gallon of milk holding 48-49F. The milk appeared curdled. PIC discarded the milk. TCS food items must be stored at 41F or below.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 23
Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition
Comments:
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 no date mark on all TCS food items in the kitchen. The person in charge stated that there was a dinner prepared for St.Patricks day the previous Sunday and that the food will be used by tomorrow for another event. Discussed placing dates on all TCS food items to ensure they do not hold past the given 7 days.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 39
Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display
Comments:
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed boxes of food on freezer floor, as well as boxes of single use items such as containers and cups on the floor of the dry storage area. Food items and equipment/food containers must be stored 6 inches off the floor to prevent contamination.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 52
Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed
Comments:
Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Observed frozen condensate above boxes of food in the freezer. Please call for maintenance if needed, and store food items in a manner that prevents contamination.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 55
Repeat Violation
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Observed a large gap in the wall under the dish machine. Please seal all holes and provide sealed cove bases near the dish washing area to ensure proper cleaning. Also observed a dead cockroach in front of the beer cooler entrance and rodent droppings in the same area. Please clean.
**REPEAT VIOLATION
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observed black mold and dust on and around the fans of the beer cooler. Please clean to prevent contamination.
***Repeat violation
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observed a grill/smoker outside of the establishment next to a shed. Please remove. (first violation noted)
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Comments/Details
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspected with RS #691
Inspection was emailed
****This establishment is currently operating beyond the scope of their permit, as they are holding meat raffles and giving away raw, refrigerated and packaged meat coming from grocery stores. There is only an E&D permit for this location. Please contact permitting services if a meat market permit is desired. You may contact permitting services by phone, 602-506-3301 or by email esplanreview@maricopa.gov
****Establishment said they were looking into converting their double doors to the entrance, into a service window. Please keep the department informed of any structural changes, as a minor remodel may be required.
***Please move first aid kit that is currently located above a microwave, to another location in order to prevent contamination with medicines.
OF NOTE: Operator has signed up for AMC class on 3/27 from 8:45am-11am
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.
Signer: Dale Randles,Review Complete: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 8,Award: Not Participating,Review Notes: RA - TH (Legal)
"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.
| 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.