Inspection Report

Business Name
Twisted Pies Pizzeria

Business Address
3929 E MAIN ST MESA AZ 85205

Permit Number
FD-23-06028

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
12/14/2023

Grade

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
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 hand sink in the adjacent suite. Provide 100-110’F of hot water.

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

1) Provide a minimum of 110’F of hot water to the mop sink and 100-110'F of hot water to the restroom hand sink in the adjacent suite. Per manager hot water will be provided from existing 50-gallon water heater. Switch out current mop sink in adjacent suite for an approved sink. Current sink is not easily cleanable due to 90-degree angles within the basin.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required

1) Provide an ASSE 1013 RPZ backflow device upstream of the soda equipment. Provide a funnel drain below the RPZ and drain to the nearest floor sink. Ensure there is no copper or brass fittings installed downstream of the RPZ and soda equipment. Test and certify the backflow device and provide the test report.

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

1) Repair the faucet on the 3-compartment sink and prep sink. Observed faucet leaking water at the base.

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) Remove both residential refrigerators within the adjacent suite. All refrigerators must be commercial grade and NSF approved (stainless steel doors).

2) Provide a self-closing door to the restroom in the adjacent suite.

3) Remove the carpet within the dry storage room and provide approved flooring.

4) Provide a 3/8” cove base in the dry storage room, along the right side of the 3-compartment sink and any missing cove base in the adjacent room.

5) Provide an escutcheon plate for the pipe penetration behind the restroom hand sink.

6) Provide a u-shaped toilet seat for the restroom in the adjacent suite.

7) Provide weather stripping to the left side of the back door in the adjacent suite.

8) Provide FRP behind all drying racks and below the 3-compartment sink.

9) Replace all perforated ceiling tiles in the dry storage room, adjacent restroom and the add on prep room. Ceiling tiles must be washable vinyl and light in color.

10) Repaint the ceiling in the restroom and above the soda tower with a light color. Black ceiling tiles in these areas are not approved. Ensure paint is semi or high gloss.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

OC Inspection conducted with owner Adam F. and manager Matthew O. Inspection report emailed to owner and manager.

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Correct the items noted within the report prior to 1/11/2024.

***Remodel permit will be created for the adjacent suite.

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.

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: Matthew O.

"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.