Inspection Report
Dairy Queen
5217 S Central AVE Phoenix AZ 85040-8721
FD-23-04032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
12/5/2023
1
Re-Inspection Required
Violations
Violation #: 10
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. For a permanent
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__ The ware washing area does not have a hand sink within the line of sight. Please provide
a hand washing sink in this area. Sink must have hot and cold water.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 38
Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present
Comments:
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected -- Noted the front door is missing door sweeps.
Please provide to prevent entrance of pests.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 50
Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
Comments:
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
__ The establishment only has a 30-gallon water heater. Provide a minimum 50-gallon tank
water heater with 100% recovery rate to meet the hot water demand. Provide a recirculation
pump to maintain hot water inside the building. Hot water must at 110*F minimum. It took
over a minute for hot water to get to the hand wash sink at the front service area.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained__ Noted work sinks at
front service area are missing hot water lines. All sinks must have hot and cold water.
Please provide new faucet with hot and cold water plumbed to the sinks. Provide a separate
water line with angle stop at the mop sink for the chemical dispenser. Provide separate
water connections for the chemicals dispensers at the mop sink and the 3-comp sink. Repair/
replace the faucet of the 3-comp sink. It is leaking at faucet.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap__ Noted drainpipes from the
work sinks and soft serve machines are flexible hoses. Replace the hoses with rigid PVC/
ABS pipes. Ensure they drainpipes can provide minimum 1" air gap from the finished floor.
The 3-comp sink is directly connected to the sewer. Please provide hub drain or riser for
the sink with 1" air gap from the top of the riser to the bottom of the sink.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability __ Noted the floor of the walk-in
unit is heavily rusted. Please refinish to provide smooth / easily cleaned floor.
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter__ Some of the broken
equipment, cabinet doors are still inside the facility. Please remove/ repair / replace
broken plumbing fixtures, doors, and sides of cabinet.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
Inspection was conducted with the VP of operation, Jennifer R. The establishment is open and operating.
Permit is not approved.
You are hereby notified that you are operating this establishment in violation of the MCEHC. Per Chapter 1, Regulation 4(a) “No person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so, unless otherwise specified in this Environmental Health Code.” County legal action may result due to violations observed during this inspection.
Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at 602.506.6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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
To schedule an inspection, please submit a request form on-line at https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Plan-ReviewConstruction-Inspection-Reque-239 or by calling 602-506-6824.
Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Nicole Gabriel
"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.