Inspection Report

Business Name
Rally's

Business Address
12239 W THUNDERBIRD RD EL MIRAGE AZ 85335

Permit Number
FD-23-03458

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Review Inspection

Inspection Date
1/11/2024

Grade

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

First walk trough of the establishment with the superintendent. Store finishes are about complete except for some tile work in the restrooms. The following items were discussed:
1). Two water heaters will be installed on the wall next to the mop sink, install with condensate lined and T&P and condensate will be led to the floor sink. The pH of the condensate is about 2.8 or so so use PVC or CPVC for the condensate lines.
2). Please install a reduced pressure principle backflow valve at the connection to the soda system. Install in a accessible location between 12 inches and 5 feet and install with hub drain and lead to the floor sink. Do not install copper r brass downstream and have the valve tested and certified before final inspection.
3). Separate water line was already installed at the mop sink.
4). Please install a splash guard between the three compartment sin and the three compartment sink. Not in plan.
5). Restroom will have a self closing door.
6). Hoods will be sealed at the wall junctures.
7). make sure to seal up all walk-in penetrations, use polyurethane foam to create a good seal.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
E-mailed report.

"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.