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
6/6/2024
Grade
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

OC re-inspection for a Class 4 10+ E&D permit was conducted with owner by appointment. The establishment is still approved to operate.

Please address the following items prior to the next routine inspection:
1) Please relocate the paper towel dispenser at the three sink to directly above the handwash sink.
2) Repair the self-closing hinges at the back exterior doors.
3) Provide weather stripping and door sweeps to the exterior doors.
4) Recaulk the ventilation hood gaps with a high temperature, aluminum based silicone.
5) Replace the torn refrigerator door gaskets, as needed.
6) Provide a dry well container filled with river rocks below the walk-in cooler condensate drain.
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) 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.
10) Caulk-in all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations throughout the facility with silicone.
11) Caulk all wall holes throughout the facility with silicone.
12) Patch the large wall areas throughout the facility with new dry wall, as needed.
13) 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.

MCESD inspection report was delivered via email.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.



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"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.