Inspection Report
Doctors Choice
9101 E BROWN RD MESA AZ 85207
FD-13995
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
10/24/2023
Not Participating
3
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 1
Description: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties
Comments:
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 8
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. >>> In several instances during the inspection, observed food employee handle soiled dishes then clean dishes without washing hands and enter the kitchen from outside then handle a clean ladle to put soup into a bowl, with finger touching inside of bowl, without washing hands. PIC instructed employee to wash hands and discussed the importance of washing hands when they become contaminated. Hands should be washed between glove changes, when changing tasks, after using the toilet room and entering the kitchen etc. to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 15
Description: Food Separated and Protected
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. >>> Observed an open package of thawed raw ground beef and it's liquid stored in the reach-in refrigerator over unsealed packages of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods such as hot dogs, precooked sausages, and precooked meatballs. Also observed a raw cut onion in direct contact with raw shell eggs, which were also above the hot dogs and meatballs. The raw proteins were placed under the RTE foods to prevent contamination. Reviewed food storage and cross-contamination. Ready to eat foods should be above and separated from other foods that require cooking such as ground beef (155F final cooking temp).
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 23
Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition
Comments:
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. >>> Observed open packages of cut lettuce in the reach-in refrigerator without date marks. According to PIC, the lettuce was cut the day prior to inspection and will be labeled with the correct date. Discussed the importance of 7 day date marking, which applies to TCS foods such as cut melons/leafy greens/tomatoes, cooked proteins/noodles/plant foods, and deli meats. TCS foods must be date marked once cut, cooked, prepared etc.
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-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage >>> Observed several bottles of chemicals such as oven cleaner and detergents stored in a cabinet over an open container of multi-use forks/spoons/knives that are used by residents during meals. PIC unsure of why the silverware was placed under the chemicals and will clean and sanitizer prior to use. Toxic substances shall be stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Comments/Details
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Certified food protection manager not at establishment during the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Emailed CFPM info.
Emailed handouts for food storage, handwashing, foodborne illness, cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents and date marking.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.
The e-permit information was emailed to operator.
Award: Not Participating,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Lupe B.
"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.