Inspection Report
Oscar's Taco Shop
1342 W WARNER RD TEMPE AZ 85284
FD-23-00144
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
10/2/2023
1
Re-Inspection Required
Violations
Violation #: 38
Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present
Comments:
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected __ Drive-through window is not self-closing.
Provide air curtain or self-closing window for the drive-through window. Also, provide air
curtain over the delivery door. As this door will be propped open for a long period of
time.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 50
Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
Comments:
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability __ Noted the
establishment has a Rinnai CUi199 tankless water heater. Based on the number of sink's
faucet. Please provide another tankless to meet the how water demand. Hot water must be at
110*F and available at points of service within 45 seconds upon activation.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap __ Noted drainpipes from prep
sink and 3-comp sink are inside the floor sink. Repair to provide minimum 1" air gap from
the finished floor.
Priority Foundation-5-205.13, Pf: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System
Device _ Noted the new RPZ installed for the soda carbonator was leaking. Please call for
service and repair the leak, retest the unit after repair. Also, provide cap on the test
cocks of the backflow devices.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas __ Noted grouts are missing/ low on
the floor tiles. Provide epoxy grout, siliconized grout or butyl grout on the tiles. Grout
must be at the same level of the tiles.
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed __ Provide 3/8"
radius cove base at wall/ floor junctures inside the work zone. Caulk and seal all gaps,
cracks and penetrations throughout. Provide cleanout cover, outlet cover, escutcheon plates
around pipe penetrations where needed. Rodent seal around exterior pipe penetrations.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
Permit is not approved. Please address all items noted in the report before the re-inspection.
Manager / person in charge must be a certified food protection manager (CFPM). Please obtain and maintain on site for inspection purpose. Please be advised that the person in charge must be a CFPM and presence on site at all operational hours. Food handlers must maintain food handler’s certifications.
The establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and received 1 Priority violation and 2 Priority foundation violation and 3 core violations in this inspection.
Please contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the next inspection. At this time allow 7-15 business days to schedule.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Emailed the report to the owner.
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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website:
Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage
Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Signer: Victor Barera
"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.