Inspection Report

Business Name
Ridge at The Stratford
Business Address
1739 W MYRTLE AVE PHOENIX AZ 85021
Permit Number
FD-23-00603
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
12/22/2025
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 36

Description: Thermometers Provided and Accurate

Comments:

Ambient air thermometer in walk-in and reach in at the storage area not functioning. Ambient air thermometers must be working and available in all cold holding units. Person in charge to place order and replace.

4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 39

Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

Comments:

Observed chest freezer with several containers of ice cream without lids. All food should be covered to avoid contamination. Person in charge to train staff.

3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

Observed grease trap with excessive leaking causing spillage, and evidence of dumping onto ground and storm drain. No liquid from garbage flowing out in large amounts onto the ground, disposal of mop water onto the ground/parking lot/driveways, or washing of garbage cans, rubber mats, etc. and wastewater flowing onto the ground or into a storm sewer instead of a sanitary sewer. Person in charge to contact 3rd party contractor, and train staff on usage of outdoor mop sink. Re-inspection for containment and clean up to occur by 12/26/2025.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, ambient air thermometers, continued building maintenance, usage of test strips

"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.