Inspection Report

Business Name
Tesota
Business Address
300 W CAMELBACK RD PHOENIX AZ 85013
Permit Number
FD-24-01764
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Advisory Inspection
Inspection Date
4/12/2024
Grade
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Inspection conducted with owner. Permit not yet approved. Restaurant is not yet open. Owner stated they plan to open at beginning of May 2024. Hot water temperature at handwashing sinks is at least 100 degrees F and at least 110 degrees F at all other sinks. Refrigeration units are holding ambient temperatures of 41 degrees F or below. Restrooms are operable. Restaurant is authorized to stock and train employees only. No food is to be served to the public until permit is approved.

Emailed inspection report to Jared Porter

Please correct the following prior to OC Inspection:
1. For evaluation, provided schematics of for reverse osmosis (RO) system showing plumbing flow of water along with total dissolved solids (TDS) for city water before entering RO system and after running through RO system. Reduced Pressure Principle Zone Assembly (RPZ) backflow preventer is connected between city water supply and RO system. However, copper plumbing is installed downstream of RPZ and throughout establishment. After evaluation, if RO system configuration is not sufficient then copper plumbing will have to be replaced with stainless steel or pex plumbing; or the RO system replaced with a basic water filtration system; or a remineralization component added to RO system; or RO system is removed.
2. Install splash guard at handwashing sink in beverage/server area.
3. Seal gap around floor sink below dishwashing machine.
4. Finish installing equipment behind bar and provide one inch air gaps for drain lines above floor sinks. Paint any bare wood at bar with semi-gloss or high gloss paint. Ensure finish is smooth and easily cleanable.

Conducted inspection with R.S. 775.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"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.