Inspection Report

Business Name
Cubanitas Kitchen

Business Address
5702 W GLENDALE AVE GLENDALE AZ 85301

Permit Number
FD-23-06233

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Review Inspection

Inspection Date
4/3/2024

Grade

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Equipment inspection conducted with GC Oscar and Mark. At the time of this inspection, this project was about 90% complete. OK to stock and train.
Inspection report emailed to operator.

Please address the following prior to next inspection:

1. Certify all testable backflow preventers and provide copies of the backflow preventer test certifications.
2. Raise the ice machine 2-inches so air gap integrity can be met with above ground floor sink.
3. Brace all drain lines using uni-strut or equivalent means to ensure drain lines maintain air gap integrity with the floor sink (ice machine, and drains in bar area as discussed).
4. Ensure rigid drain line is provided for ice machine (no PEX tubing).
5. Replace PEX drain lines with rigid drains for the dump sink and hand sink (label sinks)
6. Continue to seal all holes, gaps, and penetrations (walk-in, by prep sink, at bar area).
7. Seal the box for the above ground floor sink (ensure it is smooth and easy to clean – GC stated he will place FRP and seal).
8. Raise the soda syrup lines so they are not on the floor.
9. Provide lid for ice machine (do not use wood as discussed).
10. Ensure floors are smooth and easy to clean (GC stated he will sand rough areas and provide a clear coat epoxy).
11. Ensure all equipment is on and holding proper temperatures.
12. Provide final clean.

Of Note:
Establishment kitchen will be sealed off from the lobby. The bar will be considered an outdoor bar and operate as one. All equipment will have closing lids or self-closers for condiments. All food prep will occur in the kitchen.

Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections.
Please call (602) 506-6824 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed.

Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection.

A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates.

No county legal action will result from the inspection.

"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.