Inspection Report

Business Name
Blanco

Business Address
3800 E SKY HARBOR BLVD PHOENIX AZ 85034

Permit Number
FD-21475

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/13/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 8

Repeat Violation

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.

Observed employee handle dirty dishes, and proceed to scoop ice without washing hands. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) the importance of washing hands between changing tasks. PIC directed employee to wash hands. ---- Observed employee adjust clothing and touch personal cell phone and proceed to prepare food with gloved hands, without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) the importance of washing hands between changing tasks throughout kitchen. PIC directed employee to wash hands and put on new gloves. Discussed the addition of more training for those who are engaged in food preparation.

** Second Consecutive**

Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where 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.

Observed employee bypass handwashing sink in bar area and walk into neighboring/connected establishment to wash hands over 25 feet away from work station. Handwashing sink in bar area was stalked and observed to be working. Discussed that when washing hands hand wash sink in food preparation area should be used to avoid external contamination of walking through neighboring establishments and sections of kitchen.

** Second Consecutive**

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability.

Observed broken tiles with direct exposed concrete throughout establishment with visible debris and stagnate water throughout. Discussed the importance of ensuring floor is sealed and easily cleanable to avoid increased opportunity for harborage and pest activity. ---- Observed junctures around mop sink plumbing without calking and direct exposure to the outside. Discussed the importance of ensuring all junctures on walls, ceilings and floors are sealed properly to allow for proper cleaning and decrease risk of pests and other contaminates.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 06, 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.

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.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Inspection Report emailed and confirmed.

Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Stacy Seacat

"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.