Inspection Report

Business Name
Olive Garden

Business Address
2626 N 75TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85035

Permit Number
FD-11239

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
1/9/2024

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. - Raw chicken and sliced tomatoes found in walk-in with internal temperatures of 46-51*F. PIC was unsure of when the cooler and products were last found to be at 41*F or below. PIC discarded the chicken and tomatoes (see embargo form). The embargoed products were closest to the door and also higher on the storage racks. Other food items stored on lower or further back shelves were found to be at 41*F or below. Discussed rearrangement of the walk-in to have TCS food items further back away from the door where temperatures are warmer. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 29

Description: Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP plan

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A), P: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP plan. 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/3978/Food-Variances. - Cooked soups found cooling in ice baths with internal temperature of 57*F. The cooling process of the soups is part of an approved variance process. Another part of the approved process includes marking the last bag entering the ice bath with an "X" to note it is the last bag of the batch to enter cooling. No bag was marked with an "X". PIC will review variance procedures with employees to ensure an "X" is included on each of the final bags entering into cooling. Please ensure approved variance procedures are followed.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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.

Discussed sanitizer concentration and storage of sanitizer buckets. Also discussed air gap requirements for plumbing fixtures (prep sink faucet is starting to lean forward). Dish machine is currently not in operation - all wares are being washed, rinsed, and sanitized in 3 compartment sink.

Reviewed cooling logs for 1/9/24, 1/8/24, and 1/6/24

The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspection

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.

Inspection conducted RS 815

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 66,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Omar Alcaraz

"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.