Inspection Report
TravelCenters of America
6741 W LATHAM ST PHOENIX AZ 85043
FD-24-00017
Food Establishment - Retail Food
Food Routine Inspection
1/12/2024
1
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 38
Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present
Comments:
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected - Noted gaps under main entrance door and door between coolers, please adjust or replace door sweeps and close the gaps.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
Core-5-204.12, C: Backflow Prevention Device, Location- Backflow valves have not been installed on the non-carbonated beverage machines. Please provide a dual check valve that meets plumbing standard ASSE 1022 upstream of the beverage machines. One may serve multiple if the line is split after the backflow. Install in a accessible / visible location. If after a filter no debris screen is required upstream. Install downstream of the filter.
Core-5-202.11 (B), C: Cleanable Fixtures - Drain grates are rusted out in several locations please replace or repair.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.15, P: Backflow Prevention Device. Carbonator - Soda system backflow will need to be checked or a new valve installed upstream. You have three options, have the soda company replace the dual check valve on the carbonator, have the soda company inspect and sign off on the dual check valve on the carbonator and provide a tag on the unit, or install a reduced pressure zone backflow valve upstream of the soda system and install before the carbonator. Install with hub drain and lead drain to the floor sink.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Water softener media tank is leaking, please repair. Install a new cleanout cover at the mop sink on the side wall.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed - Please install coved base along the front of the beverage counters. Rubber base in the walk-in units is still in fairly good shape, when that comes loose replace with metal coved base and remove all the rubber base.
Please fill in the sprinkler cooler ceiling penetrations where open. Polyurethane foam will work which also restores the insulation factor.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 56
Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Comments:
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting - Light intensity in the men's restroom is below 20 foot candles in the stalls, please increate light intensity and meet the required 20 foot candles or better.
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding - Light shield is missing on the light in the dry storage, please provide.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Comments/Details
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, meaning 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. Note that fees paid up to this inspection approval did not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. 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. Checks and money orders are also accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail. For further instructions on mail in payments please refer to the printed invoice.
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. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is also the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.
E-mail is set for electronic billing.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
E-mailed report
Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Julio
"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.
| 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.