Inspection Report
Boston's Bar & Grill
1730 E ELLIOT RD TEMPE AZ 85284
FD-06529
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
4/15/2024
Not Participating
2
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 16
Repeat Violation
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature,
pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 no chlorine sanitizer being dispensed into the warewashing machine that was observed in use by employee at time of inspection. Ran the warewahing machine 5 times and tested the chlorine level which was 0 ppm each time. The Person in Charge (PIC) called a repair technician to come fix the issue and will be in later today to look at it. Instructed the PIC they can use the warewashing machine, but must use one of the compartments from the 2 compartment sink for the final sanitizing stage until the warewashing machine gets fixed and the sanitizing step must get done.
Long Term Intervention (LTI) scheduled 5-2-24
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Violation #: 18
Description: Proper Cooking Time and Temperatures
Comments:
Priority Foundation-3-401.14 (F), Pf: Non-Continuous Cooking; Documentation. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.
>>>Observed partially cooked chicken wings in the walk-in. Per PIC there is a policy but there are no logs kept and there is not a section in the policy about corrective action. Discussed with the PIC the requirements for non-continuous cooking are to be monitored and documented by the permit holder and within the policy it is required to list the corrective actions to be taken if the cooking and cooling requirements are not met. Provided Cooling log for Non-continuous cooking.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 22
Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.
>>>Observed 2 ounce portions of homemade ranch, homemade salsa and sour cream with an internal temperature of 55*F in the small refrigerator on the server line. Ambient Air temperature of the unit was 48*F. Per PIC the homemade ranch, homemade salsa and sour cream were in the unit for more than 4 hours. Embargoed the homemade ranch, homemade salsa and sour cream and PIC discarded at the time of inspection. PIC adjusted the temperature of the unit. Discussed with PIC to not use refrigerator for temperature control for safety (TCS) items until the unit is 41*F or less.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Comments/Details
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.
A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 14, 4-501.114, P:, which has
been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in
charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.
Of Note: Discussed with PIC to have the fish completely removed from ROP packaging when thawed.
Long Term Intervention (LTI) scheduled 5-2-24
Report sent via email
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.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 6,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Mauro Ramirez
"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.