Inspection Report
Ranch House Grille
5618 E THOMAS RD PHOENIX AZ 85018
FD-21472
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
3/25/2022
Not Participating
4
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 8
Repeat Violation
Corrected Onsite: Yes
Correction Completion Date
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
(Priority Violation)
2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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.-- At time of inspection, observed dishwasher handling and washing dirty dishes and then proceed to handle cleaned and sanitized dishes without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with PIC. Hands must be washed after handling dirty dishes before handling cleaned and sanitized dishes. Dishwasher washed hands for 20 seconds at the time of inspection before continuing to put away clean dishes. This is the 2nd consecutive violation. Repeat violation.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Violation #: 9
Corrected Onsite: Yes
Correction Completion Date
Description: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly Followed
Comments:
(Priority Violation)
3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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.-- At time of inspection, observed PIC cutting tomatoes, with gloves on, then proceed to take one glove off and place cut tomatoes on customers' food with bare hands. Tomatoes was embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with RTE foods with the PIC.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 10
Repeat Violation
Corrected Onsite: Yes
Correction Completion Date
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
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.-- At time of inspection, observed employee dump ice into hand wash sink. Employee must only use hand wash sink for handwashing. A handwashing sink must be maintained so that it is always accessible for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. *Repeat violation*
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Violation #: 47
Corrected Onsite: Yes
Correction Completion Date
Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
Comments:
Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable-- At time of inspection, observed establishment re-using plastic tubs, that once stored cottage cheese and sour cream, as hot holding containers in steam table. All items were removed from the plastic containers at time. Discussed the importance of storing food in proper food grade containers to prevent the migration of deleterious substances.
At time of inspection, observed establishment using absorbent rags to cover cooked biscuits in hot box. Rags were observed in contact with food. PIC removed rags from food at time of inspection. All food contact surfaces must be durable, nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 51
Corrected Onsite: No
Correction Completion Date
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
(Priority Violation)
5-202.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard-- At time of inspection, observed coffee and tea brewer with a water connection without an ASSE 1022 dual check valve. The device should be installed at each water inlet connection for non-carbonated systems. Must certify and provide test certificate for testable backflow devices. Must provide ASSE 1022 Dual Check Valve at coffee brewer prior re-inspection on 4/1/2022.
(Priority Violation)
5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required-- At time of inspection, observed chemical dispenser installed throughout establishment with 1055B internal backflow devices. These do not meet the required design standard for internal backflow devices within Maricopa County. Must provide approved 1055A internal backflow devices at chemical dispensers prior to re-inspection on 4/1/2022.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Comments/Details
Inspection rights offered/reviewed verbally, with the person in charge.
A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #[6], [2-301.14], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.
Discussed MCESD's pattern of non-compliance policy.
In lieu of re-inspection adequate proof of correction may be provided via electronic means.
*Discussed consumer advisory, cooling methods, and cleaning frequency for floors, walls, and ceilings.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Report emailed at time of inspection.
Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: Eduarda P
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.
| Priority Foundation Violations | ||||||
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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 | ||||||