Inspection Report

Business Name
Chennai Chettinaad Palace

Business Address
2814 W BELL RD PHOENIX AZ 85053

Permit Number
FD-23-03985

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
9/27/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
3

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 6

Description: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

Comments:

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco;

1. Open drinks and drink bottles were observed throughout the kitchen and employees were observed drinking out of open containers during the inspection. Employees were instructed to remove all open drinks and stop drinking out of open containers during the inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 8

Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Comments:

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

1. Raw eggs were stored over butter, sour cream, milk and vegetables in the walk-in refrigerator and reach in prep refrigerators. Open packages of raw shrimp were also stored in contact with open packages of vegetables. The raw items were properly separated from the ready to eat items during the inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 50

Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Comments:

Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability;

1. No hot water is available in this facility that is open and operating. Hot water must be restored in 24 hours or the facility must close.

Correct By: At Once

Violation #: 51

Repeat Violation

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law;

1. The atmospheric vacuum breaker on the hose bib used to fill the steam table has been removed and must be replaced.

2. The major water leak in the wall behind the three compartment sink must be repaired.

3. The water leak from the water filters in the cabinet beneath the soda fountain must be repaired.

4. The uncapped, PVC drain pipe beneath the water heater must be properly capped off and sealed.

Correct By: At Once,Repeat Violations: 1st

Violation #: 52

Repeat Violation

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage;

1. The non-working toilet in the employee restroom that is full of sewage must be repaired and the restroom must be cleaned and sanitized within 24 hours.

Correct By: At Once,Repeat Violations: 1st

Violation #: 54

Description: Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Comments:

Core-5-502.11, C: Frequency-Removal;

1. The trash, wet rags, sheets, and employee clothing articles must be removed from the floors and storage areas throughout the kitchen.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

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

1. The wall behind the three compartment sink is severely water damaged due to a water leak. The wall must be completely repaired with new drywall, new FRP properly installed with FRP adhesive and new cove base installed behind the three compartment sink. Do not use nails or screws to install the FRP or cove base.

2 . Properly reattach and seal the three compartment sink to the wall.

3. The food prep sink adjacent to the three compartment sink has been disconnected. Reconnect the water and drain pipes to this sink and properly reattach and seal it to the wall.

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods;

1. The cabinet beneath the soda fountain where the carbonator is located has standing water inside and is severely water damaged. The water must be removed and the cabinet must be properly repaired to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

2. Provide a minimum of a semi-gloss paint finish to the bare wood on the underside of the countertop in the bar.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

County legal action may result from this inspection.

Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ravi Shankar Chittela

"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.