Inspection Report

Business Name
Sharko's Catering
Business Address
4522 N 26TH DR PHOENIX AZ 85017
Permit Number
FD-23-04586
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Food Catering
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
11/8/2023
Grade
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected

Back door entrance air curtain near north end of building was not operating when door is opened. Ensure air curtain is operational when door to kitchen is open.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Adjust riser on 3-compartment sink to one inch below compartment basin of sink.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

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

Please correct the following prior to next routine inspection:

1. Repair/re-finish and seal exposed concrete flooring at walk-in freezer door thresh hold, inside walk-in refrigerator, with

2. Repair/re-finish rusted and corroded wall inside walk-in refrigerator; inside walls of ice machine; and floor sinks.

3. Repair stainless steel wall and provide corner guard. Seal all exterior pipe penetrations.

4. Water pooling around outside walk-in refrigerator when cambros are cleaned. Repair outside ground around walk-in refrigerator so water does not pool.

5. Re-finish exposed wood (MDF) boards on shelves and flooring in catering vehicles.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

OC reinspection with Owner Gerard S. and R.S. 1218.

Of note, General Contractor stated he will follow up and correct item #49 and contact inspector within the next couple of days. Please provide backflow test reports for ASSE 1013 Reduced Pressure Principle Zone Assembly backflow preventer.

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

No County legal action will result from this inspection.



Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Gerard Sharko

"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.