Inspection Report

Business Name
Copper Star Smokehouse

Business Address
9788 W NORTHERN AVE PEORIA AZ 85345

Permit Number
FD-24-00713

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Review Inspection

Inspection Date
3/6/2024

Grade

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Pre-final walk through. Construction is about complete. At the time of final please make sure:
1). The hoods are caulked in. Both at the back wall and vertical junctures. Thermal silicone or silver caulk will work.
2). Please turn on the refrigeration equipment in the kitchen that is not on and make sure the units hold at proper temperatures.
3). A fly fan will be installed between the dish room and the bar, unit will not have an override and be tied in directly to the breaker box. Aim louvers 2%-3% outward and installation may be on the inside or outside.
4). Please provide a hand wash sink in ;line of sight of the ice machine and within 20-25 feet. The best option is to install next to the dish wash pre-wash station.
5). Some wood under the bar will be painted and sealed.
6). At the first jockey box in the bar, please lift the drain lines off the floor and provide a 1 inch air gap.
7). Provide the test report for the reduced pressure zone upstream of the soda system on site.
8). Please caulk around the escutcheon plate of the to be installed hand sink.
9). Please touch up the grout to the left of the mop sink at the base of the wall.
10). Gaskets will be installed on the elisaon door between the kitchen and the hall way with restrooms.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Printed on site.

"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.