Inspection Report

Business Name
Sweet Time Bakery

Business Address
66 S DOBSON RD MESA AZ 85202

Permit Number
FD-23-05298

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Bakery

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/13/2024

Grade
A

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Of note:
-Observed a propane hodo cake burner in use in the front service counter at the time of inspection. This area is not under a ventilation hood and does not meet the minimum requirements for operation. PIC turned off the burner at the time of inspection. PIC stated they have an electric unit but require a different electrical outlet shape to be installed at the counter wall. Advised PIC to discontinue serving cakes until the outlet can be changed or a plumbed gas connection can be added under the type 1 hood in the back kitchen. Failure to remove/discontinue using propane burners indoors may result in legal action.
-Discussed outdoor service with PIC. Advised PIC a mobile food permit or catering permit would be required for service outside of the establishment. Obtain more info about permit at: https://esd.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5896/Catering-Guidance-Document-PDF and https://esd.maricopa.gov/3977/Mobile-Food-Establishments
-Reviewed various baked goods for shelf-stability. Advised PIC to keep savory buns in the hot case in the back and utilize time as a control once placed on the shelf. Advised PIC to cool down sweet buns in the walk in cooler and utilize time as a control once placed on the shelf.

A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)
If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181

Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tom Chen

"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.