Inspection Report
Thai Basil
3110 N CENTRAL AVE PHOENIX AZ 85013
FD-14693
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
12/15/2023
Not Participating
1
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 33
Corrected Onsite: Yes
Correction Completion Date
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.
>>>Observed 3 pans of cooked chicken in the bottom of the prep table across from wok station with an internal temperature of 64*F. Per Person in Charge (PIC) the chicken was cooked and placed in unit 1 hour prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC to put cooked chicken in the reach-in to rapidly cool at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper cooling methods to allow for proper cooling with the PIC. All items should be cooled in uncovered, shallow pans in the walk-in/reach-in, by using an ice bath, or another effective means. Foods must be cooled from 135'F-70'F in the first 2 hours and from 70'F-41'F in the next 4 hours for a total of 6 hours. Cooling temperature control for safety (TCS) items shall not occur in the prep table top or bottom refrigeration.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 47
Corrected Onsite: Yes
Correction Completion Date
Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
Comments:
(Priority Violation)
4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
>>>Observed to-go plastic bags being used to store green and red peppers in the reach-in and oranges on the expo line small refrigerator. All items were transferred to proper food grade containers at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of storing food in proper food grade containers to prevent the migration of deleterious substances.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Comments/Details
Of Note: Discussed with PIC to work with staff on standardizing the first in first out (FIFO) method along with proper date marking system. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made or removed from the freezer as day 1).
Report sent via email
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.
Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Nuntakarn Puripatipan
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.
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Number of Violation(s) |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ | |
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Priority Violations |
0 | A | B | B | C | D |
| 1 | B | B | B | C | D | |
| 2 | C | C | C | C | D | |
| 3 | D | D | D | D | D | |
| Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D | ||||||