Inspection Report

Business Name
Life Cafe I

Business Address
1616 W RUBY DR TEMPE AZ 85284

Permit Number
FD-07096

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
4/18/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
3

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 20

Description: Proper Cooling Time and Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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.

>>>Observed container of marinara in the bottom part of the prep table across from the ovens on the counter, with an internal temperature of 54*F. Per employee the marinara was opened from a can and placed into the prep table more more than 4 hours prior to inspection. Embargoed the marinara and PIC discarded at the time of inspection. Discussed proper cooling with the PIC. Foods must be cooled from 135'F-70'F in the first 2 hours and from 70'F-41'F in the next 4 hours for a total of 6 hours. Provided cooling handout to the PIC. Discussed to store the cans of the marinara in the refrigerator the night before it would be used. Also discussed with PIC and staff cooling shall not take place in the prep tables.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

>>>Observed a container of Cilantro Cream Sauce in the prep table with an expiration date of 4/17/24 and another one with same date in the reach-in in the back of the refrigerator. Embargoed the expired Cilantro Cream Sauce and PIC discarded at time of inspection. Discussed date marking procedures with the PIC. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System

>>>Observed at mop sink back refrigerator a not-in-use chemical dispenser that is directly connected via a hose to a faucet with an AVB. Please use the available separate water line installed upstream from the AVB for the chemical dispenser in order to allow the AVB to operate without being under constant pressure. The faucet with the AVB should be able to be used independently of the chemical dispenser. This will prevent chemicals from being syphoned into the clean water supply. PIC disconnected chemical dispenser at time of inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

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.

Of Note: discussed with staff and PIC to not fill past the line of the containers in the prep table.

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: 4,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Kari Neubauer

"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.