Inspection Report
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
3435 W CHANDLER BLVD CHANDLER AZ 85226
FD-08576
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
3/20/2024
Not Participating
1
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 10
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. Hand washing sink on the west side of the cook line missing the drain pipe and is discharging onto the floor. Please replace to allow sink to drain into the floor drain adjacent and restore use of the sink prior to reinspection 3/27/24. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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........Under temperature control per manager, cooked and raw chicken, cooked rice, pico de gallo, buttermilk battered onion rings,beef egg rolls cut leaf greens, cooked beef, tuna and crab mix in three low boy reach-ins and drawer units at 48*F to 57*F internally for an unknown time. Embargoed, manager discarded. Container of milk and real butter in the beverage area reach-in at 47*F and 48*F internally. Cooler unit is holding properly cold, so items may have been left out for an unknow time. Embargoed, manager discarded. 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.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 33
Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment..........Three Pantry low boys and drawer units holding TCS food 48*F to 57*F, 53*F to 57*F on the min/max, thermometers in units read 50-53*F. Pantry low boy freezer holding at 43*F. Please repair cooler units to hold TCS food 41*F or below and freezer to hold food frozen prior to reinspection 3/27/24. Manager stated they will use two alternative coolers in the adjacent dessert alcove and time control with proper discard until the units are repaired and put back into service. 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.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 35
Description: Approved Thawing Methods Used
Comments:
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing....Vacuum-packed raw fish thawed in intact packages. Manager had fish removed from the packaging. Reviewed proper handling of vacuum packaged raw fish with the managers.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 48
Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-204.115, Pf: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices. ......No min/max or T-tapes available at the time of inspection for the automatic high temperature dishwasher. Please provide prior to reinspection 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.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Emailed report to Evan.
Reviewed parasite destruction documentation with the manager.
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,Embargo Lbs: 50.5,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Evan McCormick
"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.