Inspection Report

Business Name
24 Seven Convenience Store

Business Address
802 S HARDY DR TEMPE AZ 85281

Permit Number
FD-24-01776

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
5/13/2024

Grade

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

OC re-inspection for a Class 2 0-9 E&D permit was conducted with manager Mario H. by appointment. The establishment was open and operating at time of inspection.

Please correct the following items prior to the next OC re-inspection within 15 days:
1) Observed a 40 gallon capacity water heater unit installed. Please provide a 50 gallon capacity water heater unit.
2) Provide a handwash sink next to the three compartment sink with hot and cold water. Plumb the sink to the floor sink. Ensure splash guards are provided.
3) Provide ASSE 1013 reduced pressure backflow preventers upstream of the soda carbonators and ICEE machine. Certify and provide test reports.
4) Trim the soda fountain drain line to provide a 1" minimum air gap above the floor sink.
5) Replumb the three compartment sink to the floor sink and provide a 1" minimum air gap. Cap the direct drain.
6) Rewrap the condenser lines in the walk-in cooler unit with new black foam.
7) Recaulk the sink fixtures throughout the facility with silicone to the walls.
8) Replace the chipped and damaged VCT flooring throughout the facility, as needed.
9) Provide a cleanable finish over the bag in the box area. Observed popcorn ceiling.
10) Fill the concrete flooring cracks and refinish the exposed concrete aggregate in the walk-in cooler.
11) Repaint the wall areas around the three compartment sink to provide a new smooth and easily cleanable finish.
12) Provide a 3/8 inch metal cove base to the floor/wall junctures of the walk-in cooler interior.
13) Provide rubber cove base to the floor/wall juncture, where missing, in the back areas and restroom.
14) Recaulk all plumbing penetrations and walk-in cooler penetrations with new silicone. Trim the foam sealant flush throughout the facility and provide a smooth layer of silicone.
15) Fill all wall holes throughout the facility with silicone.
16) Conduct a deep clean of the floor sinks.
17) Repair the ventilation fan in the restroom.

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.

MCESD inspection report was delivered via email.

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.
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.