Inspection Report

Business Name
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Business Address
1818 E ELLIOT RD TEMPE AZ 85284
Permit Number
FD-33053
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/25/2024
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests Addl Notes: Observed in the dry storage area underneath the onion storage to have dead cockroaches. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Discussed to remove all food debris underneath equipment to avoid attracting pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 47

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

Comments:

4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation Addl Notes: Observed prep table, three compartment sink, dish washer, handwash sink by the office and handwash sink by the ice machine to have either missing caulking or accumulation of orange to black organic matter on existing caulking. Discussed with PIC that all fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall with caulking if it is not easily moved to be cleaned creating a smooth cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

Addl Notes: Observed facility open and operating with the floor sink of the hand wash sink with the ice machine and the floor sink at the soda machine backed up with gray liquid sewage conveying onto the floor. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing shall work properly at all times. Plumber arrived and floor sinks drained at the time of inspection. Also observed missing airgaps on the drainage pipes of the ice machine, all hand sinks, ice cream machine and dishwasher. Discussed with PIC to include a minimum of 1-inch gap of air between the drainage pipe and the floor sink, to avoid back siphoning contaminants. PIC and plumber adjusted all drainage pipes at time of inspection. Employees started the cleaning process of ice machine and the surrounding area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"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.