Inspection Report
Bahama Buck’s Original Shaved Ice Company
2235 S POWER RD MESA AZ 85209
FD-24-00256
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
3/11/2024
0
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 49
Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean
Comments:
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
1) Repair/replace the rusted dividers and wood within the ice block freezer. Remove all rust
on the freezer itself. Only plastic or stainless steel may be used in place of the wood.
Rewrap the lines for this unit. Observed lines freezing over. Replace rusted shelves within
the walk-in freezer.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 50
Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
Comments:
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
1) Provide cold water or a mixing/tempering valve to provide a consistent 110'F of hot water
to all prep sinks in the front of house. All sinks have hot water but not all of them have
cold water.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
1) Trim and cap the abandoned line next to the water heater. Cover hole with an approved
material (i.e. FRP).
2) Remove the stopper/plug on the back room hand sink.
3) Provide an approved 1-inch air gap between the end of the drain line and the floor sink
throughout the facility. May use Unistruts to lift the drain lines. Ensure all drain lines
are rigid. Flex lines are not approved.
4) Test and certify the RPZ backflow device (behind the soda machine). Provide the test
report.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
1) Repair areas of the flooring that are worn to aggregate and are no longer smooth and
easily cleanable. Do not use epoxy paint.
2) Provide additional stoppers for the 3-compartment sink.
3) Detail clean the floors, walls, ceilings, vents, under/behind equipment and floor sinks
throughout the establishment.
4) Add an employee only sign to the residential fridge.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
Correct all items prior to the reinspection on March 26th.
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, 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. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2.
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. 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. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.
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.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Award: Not Participating,Signer: Scott M.
"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.