Inspection Report

Business Name
Uncle Sal's

Business Address
3370 N HAYDEN RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251

Permit Number
FD-06270

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
11/15/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 15

Repeat Violation

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.>>> Observed raw beef steak and raw lamb stored above cooked lasagna in a prep cooler on the cook line, then a container of raw sausage was stored on top of a pan pf pizza sauce in the pizza cooler, in the walk in cooler the raw shelled eggs were on a shelf above grated cheese and kegs. All raw items were moved to prevent cross contamination. THIS IS A 3RD REPEAT VIOLATION.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 brown residues along the plastic deflector of the ice making machine, please wipe with a clean sanitized towel when the ice is removed.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 21

Description: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.>>> Observed cooked meatballs in a warmer with an internal temperature of 130-133*F, employees reheated the product to over 165*F on the stove before placing back into the warmer. All items in warmers hot holding need to be kept at 135*F or above.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 28

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

Comments:

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers>>> Observed 7 spray bottles containing liquids and missing labels throughout the establishment. Per the employees, These bottles contained degreaser, soap, and bleach. The spray bottles were labeled with a marker but please find a long term solution such as making heavy duty labels, using a permanent marker or buying pre-labeled spray bottles from your chemical supplier.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment>>>Observed several metal strainers used for cooking pastas with some of the metal shreds sticking out. These were discarded to prevent any physical contaminants. All food contact surfaces and equipment shall be in good repair.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 48

Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips

Comments:

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.>>> Establishment uses chlorine (bleach) for their wiping cloth buckets and for their automatic dish washer. There were no chlorine test strips at time of visit. Please send proof of test strips once obtained to inspector in 10 days.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Establishment is currently on a stipulation agreement with MCESD. At time of inspection, facility found to be in compliance with agreement.

A pattern of non-compliance for Priority violation # [13 ], [3-302.11 (A1-2) Cross Contamination] has been noted during this inspection. The person in charge has been registered to attend the Department’s Active Managerial Control Class on TUESDAY DECEMBER 19TH, 2023, FROM 845AM-11AM.

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may 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.

Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - AC,Signer: Jimmy Molinari

"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.