Inspection Report

Business Name
Rigatonys
Business Address
1850 E WARNER RD TEMPE AZ 85284
Permit Number
FD-15989
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Re-Inspection
Inspection Date
12/19/2024
Grade
R
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Re-Inspection Completed

Violations

Violation #: 44

Repeat Violation

Description: Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, Handled

Comments:

4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Addl Notes: Observed hotel pans stacked as clean and put away wet near the walk-in refrigerator. Discussed with PIC to make sure the dishes are airdried before stacking them. PIC unstacked the hotel pans to allow them to thoroughly air dry. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation Addl Notes: Observed either missing/separated caulking or orange/black organic matter on existing caulking at the dish pit area, three compartment sink, hand wash sinks with splashguards in the kitchen/bar and at the bathroom sinks. Discussed with PIC that all fixed equipment that is not easily movable for proper cleaning shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to prevent the accumulation of contaminants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater Addl Notes: Observed frozen liquid buildup around the freezer door. Discussed with PIC to not store food near the frozen liquid and remove the icy buildup. No contamination observed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Received email from PIC with corrected removal of the Consumer Advisory on the dinner and lunch menu. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

"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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.