Inspection Report
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
35707 N 33RD LN PHOENIX AZ 85086
FD-07270
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
11/13/2023
B
1
Completed
Violations
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 the TCS foods, including turkey meat and pumpkin pies, stored in Unit 4 in the cafeteria had
temperatures ranging from 52.5F to 54.3F, measured with a calibrated probe thermometer. TCS foods
must be stored at 41F or below. It was unknown as to how long the food out of temperature as the
required temperature logs were incomplete. There was also no corrective action listed on the log for
previous temperature violations. TCS foods were discarded (see attached embargo form.).
Observed that cold holding Unit 4 had a temperature of 52.5, measured with a calibrated min/max
thermometer. The PIC stated that the unit had been having problems and called for service at the time
of this inspection. The establishment has sufficient cold holding units to use until Unit 4 is fixed.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Comments/Details
Discussed record keeping requirements with the PIC.
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 22,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC,Signer: Richard Swick
"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.