Inspection Report

Business Name
Gelato Tavern
Business Address
343 E MONROE AVE BUCKEYE AZ 85326
Permit Number
FD-23-04337
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Review Inspection
Inspection Date
11/13/2023
Grade
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Pre-final walk through with owner and the superintendent. The following items were discussed:
1). Drain pan drain will need to be led to the mop sink.
2). Please caulk the toilet at the floor juncture.
3). Cut back the toilet mounting bolts and install caps.
4). Provide hot water in the bathroom at the hand wash sink.
5). For the RO system. Install a reduced pressure zone backflow valve (ASSE1013) upstream of the RO system. Install with hub drain and lead drain to the floor sink. Install valve between 12 inches and 5 feet from the floor. Valve will require testing (certification) before final inspection.

Store will be approved without ceiling with supervisory approval. Pipe overhead is a vent stack. No rood drains run over head.

All other items were in order.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Printed on site.

"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.