Inspection Report

Business Name
Phoenix Children's Academy

Business Address
1850 W GERMANN RD CHANDLER AZ 85286

Permit Number
FD-14708

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
2/12/2024

Grade
D

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 1

Description: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties

Comments:

Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A)-(O), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties----Employee that was not kitchen staff or getting food for a child/student walked through the kitchen with a young child. Discussed with the PIC that employees that are not kitchen staff and/or getting an items for a student/child should be instructed to not come through kitchen areas. PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation, FOOD storage, or WAREWASHING areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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.----No paper towels or hand drying device available at hand wash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times.

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.----Multiple boxes stored directly in front of the hand wash sink making it not accessible. PIC relocated the boxes away from the sink. Ensure that all hand wash stations are maintained and easily accessible at all times.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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.----Multiple yogurt items, pasta sauce, multiple milk items, vegetable lasagna, lasagna, hummus, and multiple cream cheese items-47-53F in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that all items had been in unit for an extended amount of time and discarded-see embargo form. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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.----Cottage cheese with 1-23 date mark and turkey deli meat with 2-1 date mark in the reach in cooler. PIC discarded both items-see embargo form. . Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 33

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.---Reach in cooler with ambient temperature at 48-49F. PIC removed and/or discarded all food items and stated that the unit would be scheduled for repair or replacement. Ensure that cold holding equipment is able to maintain PHF/TCS foods at 41F or below.

*(Food items that were delivered less than 1 hour prior were relocated to a refrigerator in a classroom. The refrigerator temperatures in the classrooms were 34-37F. )

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 2 Priority, 4 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

*The PIC stated the daycare menu would be changed to non-TCS food items until the refrigerator is repaired or replaced. A copy of the new menu should be sent to the inspector via email.

Provided the PIC with when to wash, date marking, TCS foods, and temperature requirements handouts.

Emailed the inspection report.

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.

Award: D,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 52,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Moira Gentzel

"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.