Inspection Report

Business Name
New India Bazaar

Business Address
2544 N 7TH ST PHOENIX AZ 85006

Permit Number
FD-24-01867

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/25/2024

Grade

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Unwrapped shell eggs observed stored over ready to eat items. Operator moved eggs. Discussed proper storage.

Violation #: 20

Description: Proper Cooling Time and Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

* Observed lentil and curry base that had been removed from walk-in and placed back in walk-in more than 6 hours prior. The lentil base (52°) and curry base (45°F) did not reach cooling parameters. Items were embargoed at time.

Violation #: 50

Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Comments:

Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability

* Provide hot water at hand wash sink in restroom. Water must be between 100-110°F.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

* Brace drain line from hot holding well to ensure a 1 inch air gap above finishes floor

* Provide an open vent riser that does not extend above the lowest portion of the basin at the direct connection for the 3 compartment sink as discussed.

* Remove the cover from the hub drain for the condensate and ice machine and provide rigid plumbing with 1 inch air gap as discussed.

Violation #: 53

Description: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean

Comments:

Priority Foundation-6-302.11, Pf: Toilet Tissue, Availability

* Toilet tissue was not available in restrooms. Provide toilet tissue.

Core-5-203.12, C: Toilets and Urinals

* Provide u-shaped toilet seats on all toilets.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

* Replace rusted rack in kitchen area

* Remove all foil from shelving and throughout the kitchen. Discussed refinished with a rust resistant product to help make the shelves smooth and easy to clean.

* Seal all holes in dry storage area and on front wall. Repaint with semi or high gloss paint.

* Observed plywood in dry storage area. Paint with semi or high gloss paint.

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

* Provide cove base in dry storage and around 3 compartment sink.

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

* Provide protectives covers on light fixtures where missing.

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting

* Increase lighting in hood area. Brighter bulbs will be sufficient.

Core-6-501.14, C: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

* Clean filters of hood. Accumulation of grease present.

Comments/Details

FD-24-01867. Class 4 E&D 10+ Seating. Permit Approved. Operating at time of inspection.

Establishment needs to apply for retail establishment located on the South side of the building.

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.

New owner inspection conducted with owner, Jaudeep.

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Emailed report to Jaudeep.

A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA ML,Signer: Jaudeep

"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.