Inspection Report

Business Name
Ethiopian Famous Restaurant

Business Address
933 E UNIVERSITY DR TEMPE AZ 85288

Permit Number
FD-24-02763

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
4/29/2024

Grade

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Core-6-301.13, C: Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. -------- Please relocate the paper towel dispenser at the three sink to directly above the handwash sink.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 25

Description: Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked Food

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. ---------- Provide a disclosure statement to the consumer advisory statement, such as "Items served raw or undercooked."

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ---------- Correct the following:

1) Repair the self-closing hinges at the back exterior doors.

2) Provide weather stripping and door sweeps to the exterior doors.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ---------- Refinish or replace the rusted shelving units in the walk-in cooler. Utilize rustoleum paint for any refinishing work.

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing --------- Correct the following:

1) Caulk the sink fixture gaps and to the walls throughout the facility with silicone.

2) Recaulk the ventilation hood gaps with a high temperature, aluminum based silicone.

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment --------- Replace the torn refrigerator door gaskets, as needed.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained --------- Repair the small leak at the three compartment sink drain line.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.11, P: Backflow Prevention ----------- Provide an indirect connection for the prep sink drain. There are two options to meet code:

1) Replumb the drain to the nearby floor sink and provided a 1" minimum air gap above the floor sink flood rim.

2) Install a hub drain under the prep sink and provide a 1" minimum air gap above the hub drain flood rim.

Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater --------- Provide a dry well container filled with river rocks below the walk-in cooler condensate drain.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

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

1) Replace the perforated ceiling tiles located in the mop sink room, restrooms, kitchen areas, and front service area with smooth, washable vinyl ceiling tiles or flip the existing tiles and paint with a semi-gloss minimum finish.

2) Refinish the missing concrete flooring areas located under and near the three compartment sink. Provide a concrete sealer to the areas to provide a non-absorbent finish.

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed -------- Provide a 3/8 inch minimum cove base to the floor/wall junctures of the mop sink room, restrooms, kitchen areas, and front service area, as needed. Install either a rubber cove base or utilize a silicone grout and provide a tool/finger cove.

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods --------- Correct the following:

1) Caulk-in all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations throughout the facility with silicone.

2) Caulk all wall holes throughout the facility with silicone.

3) Patch the large wall areas throughout the facility with new dry wall, as needed.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting --------- Provide new florescent light bulbs and replace any burnt light bulbs in the kitchen areas to ensure 50 foot candles minimum is provided over food preparation areas.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

OC inspection for a Class 4 10+ E&D permit was conducted with owner Adamseged C. by appointment. The establishment was closed and not operating at time of inspection.

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.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit
invoice(s) to permittees. 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)

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.

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Please address the listed re-inspection items prior to the OC re-inspection within 30 days.

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.

Award: Not Participating,Signer: Adamseged Chemet

"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.