Inspection Report

Business Name
Transitional Living Communities

Business Address
20 S MACDONALD MESA AZ 85210

Permit Number
FD-04049

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Boarding Home

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/4/2024

Grade
B

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 13

Description: Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-202.15, Pf: Package Integrity. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

In the dry storage room observed the 4 cases of canned apple slices severely bulging/swollen from both ends. The person in charge (PIC) stated the food items were donated three months prior. The PIC removed the swollen/bulging cans from the rack and voluntarily discarded them at the time of inspection. Please inspect canned products upon arrival to the establishment. Provided educational handout.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 36

Description: Thermometers Provided and Accurate

Comments:

Priority Foundation-4-502.11(B), Pf: Good Repair and Calibration....The kitchen probing dial thermometer was reading 40*F when placed in an ice bath container. Person in charge was able to calibrate the thermometer to 32*F at the time of inspection. Please check thermometers are accurate and in good repair on a regular basis. Educational thermometer calibration handout was provided to person in charge.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection.

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager(CFPM): The person in charge (PIC) did not have the CFPM at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection.

Food Manager Licenses: 0,Embargo Lbs: 90,Award: B,Signer: Mike Myers

"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.