Inspection Report

Business Name
Pei Wei
Business Address
1619 N DYSART RD AVONDALE AZ 85392
Permit Number
FD-10705
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/25/2023
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Interior of ice maker in back of house has residue build up on interior bin. Clean food contact surfaces of ice machine at a frequency to prevent build up.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 33

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. Large, deep plastic container of steamed chicken found covered in walk-in cooler at an internal temperature of 105*F - 110*F in center. Per PIC, chicken was placed in walk-in cooler an hour. Use acceptable methods to properly cool TCS foods. Acceptable methods include:

o Placing food in shallow pans.

o Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions.

o Using rapid cooling equipment (i.e. a blast chiller).

o Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath.

o Using containers that facilitate heat transfer.

o Adding ice as an ingredient.

o Other effective methods.

---------- PIC broke down large container of steamed chicken into uncovered, smaller portions and place onto multiple metal trays. Trays were placed on shelves and speed rack in walk in cooler. PIC routinely monitored internal temperature of product with probe thermometer to assure product properly cooled down within proper cooling time and temperature requirements at time of inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 49

Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean

Comments:

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Plastic shelving units and speed racks in walk-in cooler have build up residues. Properly clean equipment surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Grout in flooring at counter food prep line is showing signs of disrepair. Repair grout so that flooring is smooth, durable, water resistant and easily cleanable.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:
--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)
--New Owners Packet (English & Spanish)
--Grade Card
--4-hour Guidance

"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.

Emailed inspection report.



Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jacob Prentice

"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.