Inspection Report
Thai Basil
1111 S RURAL RD TEMPE AZ 85281
FD-15243
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
12/11/2023
Not Participating
2
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 16
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.>>>Observed 0 ppm of chlorine on dishes in the dish machine. The machine was run again and 0 ppm was observed on the dishes in the machine. It was determined the dish machine chlorine concentrate was not primed and could not be primed due to the sanitizer container being improperly set up (the establishment was cutting a hole in the container cap instead of removing it and attaching the dish washer cap). The cap was removed and the correct cap was placed, the machine was primed, and 100 ppm of chlorine was observed on the next run.
Chlorine sanitizer must have a concentration of 50 - 100 ppm; anything lower than 50 ppm may not be effective for sanitizing food contact surfaces and anything above 100 ppm may leave toxic residuals on food contact surfaces and equipment. Establishment must always verify the concentration of sanitizers with test strips.
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.>>>Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 45*F -48*F in the walk-in cooler: cooked chicken, cooked sweet and sour soup, and cooked house made orange sauce. Person in charge indicated these foods had been in the unit overnight and had not been removed. Person in charge indicated they just had a delivery and the unit had been left open for 40 minutes; they did not check internal temperatures today. The unit had a measured ambient temperature of 41.0*F using a min/max thermometer. Person in charge willingly discarded of the foods listed above; discussed not leaving the walk-in door open during deliveries and lowering the unit temperature to help buffer the food temperatures if the unit is opened for long periods of time. Also observed cooked egg plant with an internal temperature of 78*F; person in charge indicated it was cooked at 11 am and they were going to throw it away at 3 pm. Establishment did not have a time on the container nor did they have a time as a public health control policy; person in charge willingly discarded of the egg plant and inspector helped person in charge develop a time as a public health control policy.
Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41*F to 135*F too long. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety foods MUST be maintained at 41°F or less OR 135*F or more.
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 the following ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods with no date indicating when they were opened, prepared, or opened and thawed: cheese egg rolls, cooked duck, cooked chicken, and cooked sticky rice. The person in charge indicated these were opened, prepared, or opened and thawed between 2 and 3 days before inspection. Person in charge labelled all of these foods. Person in charge was informed that foods that ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods that are stored in the establishment for more than 24 hours must be labelled with their opened, prepared, or opened and thawed date to ensure they are discarded/sold within 7 days (day 1 being the day they were opened, prepared, or opened and thawed).
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained>>>Observed prep sink with leak from handle and base when it is turned off. Establishment must repair the sink.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Comments/Details
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
Reviewed: vomit/fecal accident clean up procedure
A copy of the inspection report was emailed.
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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 18,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Rodolfo Hernandez
"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.