Inspection Report

Business Name
Kay's Kafe
Business Address
3401 S 43RD AVE PHOENIX AZ 85009
Permit Number
FD-02577
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
2/26/2025
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 28

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers Addl Notes: Observed spray bottle with alcohol and no label. All toxic chemicals must have common name on working containers. Operator was instructed to provide label on spray bottle. Ensure to label all toxic chemicals. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 35

Description: Approved Thawing Methods Used

Comments:

3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Addl Notes: Observed fries sitting at room temperature, internal temperature of 56*. Ensure to use proper thawing methods for fries, under refrigeration at 41*F or below or under running water. Operator indicated fries had been sitting out for less than 4hours. Operator proceeded to place fries under refrigeration. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 50

Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Comments:

5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Addl Notes: Observed no hot water available and warewashing sink and hand sink. Ensure to provide 110*F at warewashing sink and minimum 100*F at hand washing sink. Operator indicated that technician was called earlier in the day to repair hot water issues. Ensure to provide hot water within 24hours. Upon good hot water ensure to adequately rewash food contact surfaces (meat slicer and meat tenderizer) to properly remove food debris. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
A re-inspection will occur tomorrow within 24hours to verify hot water in food establishment.

Discussed with operator to ensure hot water by tomorrows re-inspection failure to have hot water may result in suspension of facility.

"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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

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