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
3/6/2024

Grade

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Prefinal walk through with the franchisee. The following items were discussed:
1). Where open throughout, including in the bathroom the FRP will be sealed at the base tile juncture.
2). The FRP will be caulked at the door frame where open.
3). Install a self closer on the inside restroom door.
4). Install a gasket or rubber door stoppers in the door frame.
5). The condensate will need to be led indirectly to a floor sink, at this point a sump pump will be the best. Note that the pump may not be installed in the cooler. It may be the best to install it in the office area.
6). The cooler will be flashed off to the ceiling and the wall.
7). The wall in front of the walk-in will be finished out.
8). Fill in all penetrations through the walk-in walls and ceiling and finish out smooth on both sides or where possible install escutcheon plates.
9). One clean out cover is missing to the left of the east wall hand wash sink.
10). Please provide backflow tests for the installed backflow valves.
11). Please provide a rigid drain line for the ice machine, lead along the wall to the floor sink so you keep the floor accessible for cleaning.One hand wash sink
12). One of the hand sinks is missing and aerator.
13). For the west wall hand sink, where the FRP is cut wide at the drain escutcheon, please caulk and finish out smooth.
14). Hoods will need to be sealed at the underside and side wall junctures were open.

It is advised to install a door sweep on the exterior restroom door.
Refrigeration equipment will need to be on and holding at proper temperatures.
At time of final inspection make sure that all equipment is in place.
Provide hot and cold water at all the sinks.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
E0mailed inspection 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.