Inspection Report

Business Name
Sparky's Old Town Creamery

Business Address
510 S MILL AVE TEMPE AZ 85281

Permit Number
FD-23-06350

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
4/14/2025

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 28

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Addl Notes: Observed window cleaner stored on counter next to bananas and other food items & food containers at time of inspection. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on upper shelf in the back of house on the same shelf as cups at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 51

Repeat Violation

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-202.11 (B) - Core: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; Easily Cleanable Addl Notes: Observed a o-shaped toilet seat in employee restroom at time of inspection. Provide a u-shaped toilet seat in the employee restroom. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed leak from the dripper well at time of inspection. Provide 1" minimum air gaps above the fixture flood rims for the three sink spray faucet and dipper well faucet. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater Addl Notes: Observed ice shaver machine with drain hose leading into a bucket filled with waste water. Draining equipment waste to a bucket is not approved. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about two possible fixes at time of inspection. Waste from equipment must drain indirectly to a floor sink. Provide rigid drain line (flexible tubing may be sleeved to rigid pipe) for ice shaver machine and route to drain at floor sink. Ensure adequate slope is maintained in drain line to allow wastewater to properly drain and provide a minimum 1-inch air gap for drain line above flood rim of floor sink. Or to cap the hose and dump water into 3-compartment sink once drain basin is filled.

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed grout around dish area and the front dipper well to be in disrepair at time of inspection. Regrout the tile flooring around the three sink and front dipper well area to provide a smooth and flush finish with the tile. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in the front service counter prep area at time of inspection. Replace the perforated acoustical ceiling tiles at the front service area with smooth, washable vinyl ceiling tiles. Repeat violation: 2nd Consective. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this 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.