Inspection Report

Business Name
Guru Palace of India

Business Address
2048 E BASELINE RD MESA AZ 85204

Permit Number
FD-34766

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Food Catering

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
11/5/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
3

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: at the time of arrival to food facility, noted articles inside the handwashing basin, in the food prep. area. informed manager and kitchen staff, food pans and spatulas were relocate to allow access to sink. corrected.

Violation #: 20

Description: Proper Cooling Time and Temperatures

Comments:

Predefined Comment: TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: 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.

Addl Notes: observed baked potatoes in a large pan on the back kitchen floor. temperatures taken, 88-92 deg f . inquired about the food preparation and cooling strategies . per staff on duty, potatoes were prepared in the morning. manager removed all tcs food. suggested to use shallow metal pans and place cooling tcs food in the walk-in cooler to ensure rapid cooling. manager discarded.

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Addl Notes: observed a bag filled with diced cheese, placed atop the reach-in cooler top shelf , above the lemons. food temperature was taken. noted at 54 deg f . showed PIC. manger removed. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f .

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Addl Notes: observed in the walk-in cooler, pans of cooked chicken , diced and cooked vegetarian stew dated 9-27, and 10-14. informed manager. removed. MCESD for use by date of rte/tcs food reviewed with staff on duty. manager coached the kitchen staff on proepr use by date and disposal of tcs.

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters Addl Notes: in the cookline , some of the hood filters have been removed. please re-install filters. showed manager.

Comments/Details

report emailed to facility Person in charge. email on file.
Predefined Comment: 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.
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.