Inspection Report
Tom Yum
13736 W BELL RD SURPRISE AZ 85374
FD-26258
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
3/28/2024
Not Participating
1
Completed
Violations
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.
Cooked rice with an internal temperature of 50 degrees F cooling in a closed food storage bag inside the walk-in cooler. PIC stated that the rice was cooked and portioned into the bags yesterday. No temperatures were taken to verify that the rice reached 41 degrees F yesterday during the cooling process. Rice was discarded. Discussed cooling methods with PIC. TCS foods must be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within 2 hours and then from 70 degrees F to 41 degrees F in four hours.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 39
Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display
Comments:
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises.
Carrots stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. PIC moved carrots to shelf. Ensure food items are stored 6 inches above the floor.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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.
Tofu stored in a cardboard box on a shelf in the walk-in cooler. PIC removed the cardboard and placed tofu in plastic container. Food is to be stored in containers that are durable and easily cleanable.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 48
Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Establishment does not have chlorine test strips to test concentration chlorine sanitizer. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days to verify that chlorine test strips have been obtained for the establishment. Ensure test strips are always available and used to determine that the chlorine sanitizer concentration is between 50-100ppm.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 49
Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean
Comments:
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.
Observed large amount of dried food debris and soil on the bottom of the reach-in freezer near the mop sink. Spoke to PIC about cleaning frequencies and that equipment is kept free of encrusted food deposits and other soil accumulations. Ensure the freezer is cleaned and maintained by next routine inspection.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
Heavy grease and dust build up on the ceiling tiles, vents and walls near the wok grill. Ensure these areas are cleaned by next routine inspection.
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods.
Wall near mop sink is missing portions plastic corner guards that keep FRP in place causing FRP to separate from wall near bottom. Repair all affected areas so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. Second consecutive violation.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Each food establishment that provides open foods and/or TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods, shall have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site during operation hours. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate from an ANSI approved program (see website). Second consecutive violation.
https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspection rights reviewed with Nue S.
Inspection report emailed.
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.
Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 15,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Nueyjaree Stoor
"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.
| 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.