Inspection Report

Business Name
TravelCenters of America
Business Address
6741 W LATHAM ST PHOENIX AZ 85043
Permit Number
FD-24-00016
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
5/7/2024
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
2
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold

Holding. 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/4576/AMC-

Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

--Observed multiple TCS foods (shelled raw eggs, roasted potatoes, cooked chicken, sausage

patties, raw beef) with internal temperatures ranging from 50-55°F inside refrigerated

drawers under flat top. Ambient air measured 58°F on max/min thermometer. Manager was

unaware of how long items were out of proper cold holding temps. Items were discarded at

time of inspection. See embargo form. Discussed with manager proper cold holding

temperatures, regularly monitoring cold holding units, and keeping food items in prep

coolers until unit has been serviced and is maintaining an ambient air temperature of 41°F.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food -

Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

--Observed container of precooked diced ham in prep cooler across from cook line with date

mark of 4/18/24. Per kitchen staff, the date labeled on container is the date items are

made/prepped. Also observed portioned cups of salsa (made on-site) in walk-in cooler with

date of 4/23/24. Manager had items discarded at time of inspection. See embargo form.

Discussed regularly having staff check date marks on all food items to ensure TCS foods are

not held past 7 days. Provided date marking handout.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 48

Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips

Comments:

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

--Observed no test strips available for lactic acid based sanitizer in use. Manager will

order proper test strips prior to re-inspection. A re-inspection will be conducted before or

on 5/17/24 to verify purchase of test strips.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection rights signed by Maureen L.
Report sent via email.

Reviewed cleaning procedures.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)

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.



Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 58,Signer: Maureen Luna

"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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.