Inspection Report

Business Name
Thai House Restaurant
Business Address
1155 S POWER RD MESA AZ 85206
Permit Number
FD-09033
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
4/22/2024
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
2
Inspection Status
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 following TCS food items holding 48-52F in the prep cooler on the left side of the assembly line:

cooked chicken, cooked beef, raw shrimp, bean sprouts, fried tofu, chopped cabbage. The unit was holding 58F. PIC placed bags of ice over the items and attempted to lower the temperature of the unit. It went down to 56F. Please monitor the cooler and continue using ice bags, or moving TCS foods to working until until repaired.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 28

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Observed the 3 compartment sink filled with over 200ppm chlorine concentration, as well as the bleach sanitizer bucket in the front of the establishment. PIC refilled the contents to 50ppm chlorine. Also observed sanitizer buckets made from Fabuloso. PIC emptied the contents to food safe Chlorine that could be tested using test strips.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

Observed frozen condensate on top of bags of frozen chicken in the walk in freezer. Please move all food items away from any areas that may be leaking, and call for maintenance to fix the condensation leak.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

Core-4-202.18, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters

Observed a heavy accumulation of grease in the filters under the hood on the right.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection was emailed

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. CFM not present during inspection. Please have a CFM present during all hours of operation. PIC at the time stated that he was unsuccessful in passing the exam, and showed the inspector his exam number. PIC stated he will retake the exam prior to the next routine inspection ***3rd repeat violation

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.



Review Complete: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Robby Sendjajo

"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.