Inspection Report
Safeway
13733 N FOUNTAIN HILLS BLVD FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ 85268
FD-01988
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
4/15/2024
Not Participating
1
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 19
Description: Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot Holding
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11, P: Reheating for 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating........Observed worker filling retail hot case with pork rib tips/119F. Ensure reheated for hot holding TCS foods reach a minimum of 135F for 15 seconds if the foods are commercially processed and packaged in an approved processing plant. Other reheated for hot holding TCS food should be reheated to a minimum of 165F for 15 seconds. The establishment's reheating temperature log (requiring reheating to 165F) was not noted for the pork tips. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation. After instruction, staff properly reheated the pork tips.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 35
Description: Approved Thawing Methods Used
Comments:
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing.....Observed packages of frozen chicken breasts overfilled in a bowl and not completely submerged under cold, running water while thawing. Ensure entire food package is completely submerged.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 39
Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display
Comments:
Core-3-305.14, C: Food Preparation.......Observed frozen chicken being thawed under running water in the warewashing sink. Use the cleaned/sanitized food prep sink for food preparation to eliminate possible sources of contaminants.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Confirmed the emailed report was received.
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
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Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Erin Lutz
"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.