Inspection Report

Business Name
West African Cuisine

Business Address
7017 N 19th AVE Phoenix AZ 85021

Permit Number
FD-23-06402

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
4/23/2024

Grade

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 37

Description: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-602.11 (B)(5), Pf: Food Labels; Food Allergens. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these

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Approved-Source. --- Seed candy and peanut candy packaged in facility for self service customer sale with just

product name --- provide labels with the following information:

FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in LAW, including 21 CFR 101 -Food labeling,

and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers.

(B)

Label information shall include:

(1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement;

(2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by

weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD;

(3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents;

(4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer,

packer, or distributor; and

(5) The name of the FOOD source for each MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN contained in the FOOD unless the FOOD source is

already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

? Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected -- Self closure on the back door missing -- install/provide

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable -- Curtains used as a

barrier between the kitchen and dining room --- provide easy cleanable, durable, non-absorbent and smooth surface

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 --- Food prep sink only has a spray hose and no faucet. Spray hose lays below the flood lip --- all sinks require a faucet with hot and cold water, either remove spray hose or provide 1 inch air gap from the food prep sink flood lip

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability -- Cove base missing -- replace,

Acoustic ceiling tiles over the food storage in the back hallway -- provide washable vinyl ceiling tiles

Back storage wall is a wood paneling and brick --- all surfaces have to be smooth, easy cleanable, durable and non-absorbent,

no holes or penetrations

Exposed wood between the door frame and the screen door frame -- remove OR paint with semi-gloss paint

Cleanout covers missing -- provide

Gaps between the wall and the cove base, floor tile and the wall, hood paneling and FRP, hood paneling and the hood system

-- seal all cracks, crevices and penetrations, ensure caulk for hood area is a high temperature rated caulk

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

Oc re-inspection conducted with Kumba
Inspection rights and inspection report emailed to Kumba

Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Discussed inspection upon request fee with owner for more than 1 re-inspection.
approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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.

Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Kumba

"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.