Inspection Report
Mikado Sushi
3125 S ALMA SCHOOL RD CHANDLER AZ 85248
FD-24-00603
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
2/6/2024
2
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 24
Description: Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records
Comments:
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control;
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1) Observed establishment using time as a control for their sushi rice, but did not observe
a time as control policy onsite. Provide a 4-hour time as control policy for the sushi rice.
Policy requirements were emailed to owner.
:
Violation #: 28
Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage
1) Observed bleach and soap stored on the drain board of the prep sink. Owner relocated the
chemicals at the time of inspection. All chemicals must be stored separate from prep areas.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 48
Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-301.12 (A-B), Pf: Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements; 3
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1) Observed a large bowl of sushi rice within the establishment. Current 3-compartment sink
does not allow for the sushi bowl to be sanitized properly. Discussed with owner to remove
the sushi rice bowl from establishment.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
1) Observed a soda system with no backflow device. Provide an RPZ (ASSE 1013) backflow
device upstream of the soda system. Ensure there is no copper or brass installed
downstream of the RPZ backflow device. Provide a drain line below the relief valve of the
backflow device and drain to a floor sink. Test and certify the backflow device and
provide the test report.
2) Provide an air gap for all drain lines terminating to a floor sink. Air gap must be 1-
inch above the floor sink.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
1) Switch the hot and cold water lines at the prep sink. Hot must be on the left and cold
on the right.
2) Provide a separate drain line for the prep sink and the hand sink.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
1) Replace the burned out/missing lights throughout the establishment. Provide a brighter
light bulb for the walk-in cooler.
2) Provide a splash guards in between the hand sink and prep sink. Provide a splash guard
on both sides of the hand sink in the sushi bar area. Provide a splash guard to the left
side of the cook line hand sink.
3) Provide missing tile cove base within the employee restroom.
4) Detail clean throughout the establishment: floors, walls, ceilings, equipment and
behind/under equipment.
5) Replace the discolored ceiling tiles within the back of the kitchen, and replace the
perforated ceiling tiles above the drink station. All ceiling tiles within this area must
be washable vinyl.
6) Provide a diamond plate to the bottom of the walk-in flooring where the floor is in
disrepair.
7) Replace the rusted shelving in the walk-in.
8) Provide plastic light bulbs or provide light shields to all expose lights within the
sushi bar and kitchen.
9) Paint the wood under the mop sink and shelving in the back of the kitchen.
10) Remove the wood lattice above the ceiling of the sushi bar.
11) Remove the old silicone and provide high temperature silver colored silicone to the
gaps of the hood.
12) Label the prep sink and the hand sink near the back of the kitchen.
13) Provide backer rod and silicone over to the left side of the 3-compartment sink.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Comments/Details
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
Correct all items noted by 3/19/2024.
***Provide a u-shaped toilet seat for the employee and women's restroom. Toilet seats must be of the hinged open front-front type or split u-shaped in all restrooms. (IPC §420.3)
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.
Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at (602) 506 - 6980 once violations have been corrected. 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.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Award: Not Participating,Signer: Akiyoshi O.
"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.