Inspection Report
Space Age Lodge
401 E PIMA ST GILA BEND AZ 85337
FD-00926
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
11/28/2023
B
1
Completed
Violations
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.
Numerous out-of-temperature time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods were
observed in secondary walk-in refrigerator with internal temperatures between 51 and 57
degrees Fahrenheit. Please ensure TCS foods are kept cold at 41F or colder. Items were
located in walk-in that was not holding cold during the inspection. Per PIC, items were
placed in unit after delivery approximately 2 days prior to inspection. Person in charge
(PIC) voluntarily discarded the items during the inspection. See embargo form. Establishment
has additional walk-in refrigerator onsite.
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.
Containers of cooked Spanish rice and cooked charro beans were observed inside primary walk-
in refrigerator with no dates indicated. Please ensure ready-to-eat TCS foods are labeled
with either the date the item is prepped or the date the item will be discarded (prep date +
6 days). Per PIC, items were prepped 3 days prior to inspection. PIC provided date labels to
correct during the inspection.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 33
Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---
Cooling.
Ambient temperature of secondary walk-in refrigerator was measured at 55F with min-max
thermometer during the inspection with out-of-temperature TCS foods stored inside. Please
ensure all refrigeration can hold cold at 41F or colder. Unit may not be used for storage of
TCS foods until repairs are complete or unless door to connected walk-in freezer is kept
open at all times until repairs are complete and unit can hold cold at 41F or lower. PIC
placed work order during the inspection.
10-Day Re-Inspection - re-inspection will occur on or before December 12, 2023.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 49
Repeat Violation
Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean
Comments:
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Observed heavy buildup of grease and food residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of flat
top grill and other cooking equipment at primary make line. Please ensure nonfood contact
surfaces of equipment are kept clean to sight and touch.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Comments/Details
Inspection rights accepted by Renee V. Report e-mailed.
Re-inspection will occur on or before December 12, 2023.
No County legal action will result from this 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.
Embargo Lbs: 216,Award: B,Signer: Renee Vidana,Food Manager Licenses: 1
"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.