Inspection Report

Business Name
Moon Valley Cafe

Business Address
502 E THUNDERBIRD RD PHOENIX AZ 85022

Permit Number
FD-18642

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/19/2024

Grade
A

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 35

Description: Approved Thawing Methods Used

Comments:

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing

Observed pork sausage meet and packaged chorizo thawing in ambient air. All products thawing must be under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41*F or less; or submerged with cold, running water. The PIC placed the products in the prep sink to run water ontop while thawing.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 43

Description: In-Use Utensils; Properly Stored

Comments:

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Observed knives used to prep food stored on the magnetic rack where clean knives are being stored. All in-use utensils cannot be stored until they are properly cleaned and sanitized first. The PIC placed the knives in the dishwasher. Educated PIC about placing utensils in a temporary manner via hot water.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Observed ceiling panels missing in the area above the BIBs and walk-in. All surfaces must be kept in good repair in order to ensure that the area is clean.

Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Observed a buildup of food residue and organic matter under the dishwasher and the three compartment sinks. The establishment must be cleaned as frequently as possible in order to prevent a buildup of residue.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Discussed ceiling tiles, general cleaning, dry storage placement, in-use utensils, butter storage for FOH.

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager
A CFPM was not present at time of inspection. A CFPM must be present at all hours of operation.

Inspection report sent via email.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.

The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to
permittees in the coming months. 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)

Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.

Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Patty K.

"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.