Inspection Report

Business Name
Ah-So Sushi & Steak
Business Address
2450 W HAPPY VALLEY RD PHOENIX AZ 85085
Permit Number
FD-30659
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Re-Inspection
Inspection Date
10/11/2024
Grade
R
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Re-Inspection Completed

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The person in charge obtained and provided verification of food protection manager certification. The person in charge placed designated bins labeled for employee items at all work stations. Observed proper hand wash signage was placed at all hand wash sinks at the sushi bar. The person in charge provided proper parasite destruction letters from seafood distributors. Observed the mechanical dishwasher at the bar operate with proper 50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer. Observed all first aid, medications, and employee items were properly stored. Confirmed estabilshment is utilizing time as a control for sushi rice and verified time as a control written policy and time check logs. The person in charge provided sufficient number of sanitizer testing strips for both chlorine and quat-sanitizer. The person in charge properly demonstrated santizer checks and concentrations for each type of sanitizer. Observed all female toilet rooms have been supplied with cover receptacles. Observed establishment underwent extensive cleaning of physical facilities to include fan covers in the walk-in coolers, floor/walls/cielings of the walk in coolers, behind/under/and around equipment on the cook line, food prep areas, and storage racks. Observed all soda guns at the bar were clean to sight and touch. Observed all food debris removed and floor drains cleaned. Observed unnecessary articles and equipment removed from the expo line, dry storage, and other areas of the establishment. The person in charge explained new processes and procedures implemented for food safety and discussed active managerial controls.

"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.