Inspection Report

Business Name
Sunny's Diner
Business Address
1825 E UNIVERSITY DR TEMPE AZ 85281
Permit Number
FD-25975
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
6/19/2025
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed buildup of brown organic matter on inside of soda nozzles at beverage station. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed with person-in-charge following wash, rinse, and sanitize procedure when cleaning any food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 45

Repeat Violation

Description: Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, Used

Comments:

4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations Addl Notes: Observed retail cottage cheese, feta cheese containers stored as clean in warewashing area, as well as being re-used to store food items (diced/cooked meats, sauces, and other cheeses) throughout establishment. Discussed with person in charge that all containers used for food must be food grade, easily cleanable, and designed to be durable enough to withstand being washed, rinsed, and sanitized multiple times. These containers were not designed for this purpose. Discussed with person in charge that cottage cheese, feta cheese, and other retail food containers should be phased out over time and replaced with food-grade containers designed to be easily cleanable and durable such as NSF metal containers or NSF plastic containers. Corrective Action: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (4TH CONSECUTIVE)

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Report emailed. **Discussed glove usage and proper handwashing procedure with PIC. Also discussed placing hot/cooked TCS items in walk-in to cool down properly with PIC. Avoid putting hot TCS items in lower reach-ins to ensure proper cooling and to prevent unit condenser from accumulating buildup.

"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.