Inspection Report
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
23 S MCCLINTOCK DR TEMPE AZ 85288
FD-12489
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
4/24/2025
Not Participating
2
Re-inspection required
Violations
Violation #: 8
Repeat Violation
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Addl Notes: Observed employee in dish pit rinse soiled dishes then put away sanitized dishes without washing hands in between. Observed said employee wearing gloves, and utilizing an unapproved double-gloving method with multiple layers of vinyl/nitrile gloves. Instructed employee to wash hands at time of inspection. Observed employee wash gloves instead. Instructed employee to remove gloves and to properly wash hands at time of inspection. Observed another employee polishing sanitized glasses and reach into glass to remove debris without washing hands prior. Instructed employee to properly wash hands and re-sanitize glass at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.
Violation #: 16
Repeat Violation
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
4-501.112 - Priority Foundation: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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. Addl Notes: Observed employee washing food storage containers, pots, and pans in the high temperature dish machine. Observed a measured internal water temperature of at most 149*F using a min/max at the plate level after 2 consecutive runs of the dish machine. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. The person in charge set up the sanitizer compartment of the 3-compartment sink with 400 ppm quaternary ammonia sanitizer and had dishes sanitized in that. All dishes previously sent through high-temperature dish machine were properly sanitized at the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.
Violation #: 22
Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Addl Notes: Observed various house made butter products/sauces and cut lettuce in left cold well on cook line at 44*F-52*F. Observed containers uncovered with no lids. PIC prepared an ice bath for all TCS products to rapidly cool to 41*F at time of inspection. Observed butter and dairy-based sauces next to stove in an ice bath at 54*F. Observed ice bath to not cover sides of container. Discussed ice water must fully cover the bottom and sides of a container to ensure food item is held at 41*F or below. Per PIC, TCS foods were placed out 30 minutes prior, and were moved to the walk-in to rapidly cool at time of inspection. Per PIC, all TCS food items on cook line are prepped in the morning/afternoon, stored in walk-in to properly cool, and brought out at opening time. Observed maple butter, half-and-half, and sweet cream located in left lower reach-in on server line at 45*F-50*F. Ambient air temperature of unit was at a minimum of 44*F. Per PIC, food items had been in unit overnight. PIC discarded food items at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 38
Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present
Comments:
6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed small cockroach and several smaller insects located in dish pit and under dish machine at time of inspection. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to 10 day re-inspection.
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed water leak from knee pedals at handsink near dish pit, resulting in slight standing water underneath. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed double gloving method with PIC. Double gloving is permitted when a loose fitting, sher-mitt glove is placed over a tight fitting vinyl/nitrile glove (with clean hands underneath) and can be easily shaken off without coming into contact with clean gloves.
"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.