Inspection Report

Business Name
Alexi's Family Restaurant
Business Address
18450 N 19TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85023
Permit Number
FD-06318
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/5/2025
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

Addl Notes: Observed chopped lettuce (52°F), sour cream (49°F), milk (49°F), parmesan cheese (50°F), cans of whipped cream (50°F), and ranch and blue cheese dressing (49°F) cold holding above 41°F in the expo prep table. Staff stated they had loaded the prep table upon opening at 7 this morning. The prep table measured 53.6°F on the min/max thermometer. Staff plan to manage Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods using a 6-hour time control until the unit is repaired. Staff will discard TCS food items at 1 PM and 7 PM-close until these foods can be maintained at 41°F or below inside the expo unit. The owner called their third-party maintenance immediately to have them come out and fix the prep table. Discussed the importance of routinely checking cold-holding food temperatures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 33

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed TCS foods measuring above 41°F inside the expo prep table. The expo prep table measured 53.6°F on the min/max thermometer. Staff plan to manage TCS foods using a 6-hour time control window. Proper and prompt repair of the cold holding unit is required. The owner called their third-party servicer to come fix the unit while EHS was on-site. Discussed the importance of keeping equipment in good repair. A reinspection on the expo prep table will be conducted in 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed date marking practices with staff.

"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.