Inspection Report
Mekong Plaza Grocery Store
66 S DOBSON RD MESA AZ 85202
FD-13499
Food Establishment - Meat Market
Food Routine Inspection
12/1/2023
Not Participating
1
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 10
Repeat Violation
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. ------ Observed a towel and utensil stored in the front fish area hand sink. Discussed that all hand sinks must always be available and used for no other purpose than handwashing. The manager removed the obstructing items at the time of inspection. *Third repeat violation*
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Violation #: 14
Description: Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destruction
Comments:
Priority Foundation-3-203.12, Pf: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. ------ Observed the establishment's shell stock records kept in plastic accordion folder to not be in chronological order. Observed all tags properly marked with the first and last dates of sale of the last shell stock on the shell stock tags. PIC was instructed to maintain the shell stock tags in chronological order going forward. Advised PIC to always place the newest tags at the back on the folder to help maintain order.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 28
Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use ------ On the dirty side drain board of the 3 comp sink, observed an unlabeled spray bottle of a yellow liquid the manager stated was pure bleach observed above 200ppm (flashed) when measured with a chemical test strip. PIC stated the bottle had recently been changed and a label was intended to be added. Discussed that chlorine sanitizer levels should be maintained between 50-100ppm for effective and safe sanitization. Advised manager that levels above 200ppm may be toxic. The manager emptied the bottle and refilled with fresh water until a concentration of 100ppm was measured with a test strip.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 33
Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
Comments:
Core-3-501.11, C: Frozen Food ------ In the display coolers, observed prepackaged frozen raw animal proteins including blood clams, mussels, meat dumplings, scallops with vermicelli etc. stored above the cooler fill line and defrosted (soft to the touch) but holding at 41*F or below. Advised PIC to not fill foods above the fill line to ensure all frozen foods remain frozen to the sight and touch. PIC removed the foods above the fill line to be stored in the walk in freezer.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ------ Observed pooling water in the meat walk in cooler and areas of ice along the wall shared with the retail walk in freezer. PIC had the water squeegeed into the floor drains. Discussed pooling water may damage physical facilities and provide harborage conditions for pathogen growth. Advised PIC to ensure defrost cycles/evaporation pans are functioning properly to help eliminate environmental moisture from entering the cooler.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Comments/Details
Of note:
-Observed the 3 comp sink being filled with quat sanitizer and soapy water at the same time causing it to dispense 150ppm quat. Per manufacturer, the establishment's quat sanitizer should be maintained at 200-400ppm to effectively sanitize. Observed the proper concentration of quat dispensed when the soap solution was stopped from dispensing. Discussed filling only one compartment at a time to ensure the dispenser functions properly.
-Additional facilities violations and improvements will be addressed under RM-10905 and RM-10522.
A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.
No County legal action will result from this 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
Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sung Kim,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0
"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.