Inspection Report
Red Mountain Cafe
4410 E UNIVERSITY DR MESA AZ 85205
FD-23-05386
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
11/20/2023
1
Completed
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 fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.
1) Provide an approved NSF/ANSI hand sink in the bakery room. Provide hot and cold water. If needed an insta hot to provide hot water may be installed.
2) Provide an approved hand sink in the ice machine room closest to the entrance. Provide hot and cold water. If needed an insta hot to provide hot water may be installed.
3) Provide an approved NSF/ANSI hand sink on the other end of the cook line. Provide hot and cold water. If needed an insta hot to provide hot water may be installed.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 48
Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-301.12 (A-B), Pf: Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements; 3 Compartment Sink Shall be Provided; Adequately Sized. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
1) Provide an approved NSF/ANSI 3-compartment sink. Ensure the drain lines drains to the nearest 3-compartment sink. Provide a 1-inch air gap above the floor sink.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
1) Provide an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure backflow device (RPZ) for the soda equipment. Provide a funnel drain below the RPZ backflow device and drain to the nearest floor sink. Ensure there is no copper or brass installed downstream of the RPZ backflow device. Only PEX, stainless steel or plastic is approved. Current double check backflow device is not approved. Test and certify the backflow device and provide the test report.
2) Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve for each non-carbonated beverage equipment.
3) Lift/trim all drain lines at a floor sink so that there is a 1-inch air gap.
4) Repair or provide a new spring for the pre-rinse sprayer so that it maintains a 1-inch air gap.
5) Repair the pre-rinse faucet. Pre-rinse sprayer must have hot and cold water and must be able to turn on and off.
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
1) Provide a report from the fire marshal or city of Mesa for the ventilation design of the gas oven.
2) Replace the 2 rows of perforated ceiling tiles at the front service area and in bakery area (2 tiles). Ceiling tiles must be washable vinyl and light in color.
3) Remove any food or beverage equipment from the clean dishware/storage area. Paint the ceiling tiles a light color. Or if equipment is to remain provide washable vinyl ceiling tiles.
4) Provide missing rubber vinyl cove base throughout the kitchen and bakery room where missing.
5) Provide FRP behind the current dishwasher/3-compartment sink.
6) Provide FRP or paint the walls with a semi/high gloss paint behind the clean dishrack area. Paint must be light in color.
7) Repair flooring where needed (most notably in the back storage area).
8) Provide new gaskets for the cold holding equipment.
9) Clean the rusted metal shelves and provide a silver rustoleum to the shelves.
10) Provide a u-shaped toilet seat in both restrooms.
11) Provide a 3/8” siliconized grout cove base to the floor and wall juncture of the restrooms.
12) Replace any burnt out/missing lights throughout. Ensure lights are shielded.
13) Detail clean throughout the establishment (vents, floors, walls, ceilings and equipment).
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Comments/Details
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
*** Provide an approved NSF/ANI approved prep sink. Current prep sink is not approved. Ensure drain line drains independently from all other drains into the nearest floor sink. Provide a 1-inch air gap above the floor sink.(MCEHC §8.1.8g (1), (a))
*** Provide a 75-gallon hot water heater if dishwasher is to remain. Hot water heater must be installed on an approved stand with a drain pan. (SPS-EH-2012-014), (IPC §613.1)
This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2.
Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, 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. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select Pay a Fee at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.
Correct the following items by 12/19/2023.
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 submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request- Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Award: Not Participating,Signer: Hayle G.
"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.