Inspection Report

Business Name
Thai Spices

Business Address
66 S DOBSON RD MESA AZ 85202

Permit Number
FD-36431

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
2/6/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. ------ In the 3-compartment sink, observed dishes being washed, rinsed and sanitized in a solution containing 0ppm quat sanitizer when measured with a chemical test strip. Discussed that quat sanitizer concentration should be maintained between 150-400 ppm (per manufacturer’s instructions) and verified with a chemical test strip. The PIC stated there was an issue with the dispenser but had not yet been serviced. No additional corrections were made to manually add sanitizer. Reviewed three compartment setup and sanitizer testing with PIC. The PIC emptied the solution and refilled the compartment fresh water and chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm. Advised PIC not to mix the quat and chlorine sanitizer. PIC stated recently washed dishes would be re-sanitized.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 24

Repeat Violation

Description: Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. ------ Observed wide rice noodles with an internal temperature at 63*F when measured with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the rice noodles are on time as a control but no time stamp or log was present. Discussed that when time as a control is used, foods must be used or discarded within 4 hours and cannot be cooled down, reheated or otherwise repurposed. PIC stated the rice noodles were removed from the walk in cooler at 11am and a 11a-3p stamp was added to the rice noodles.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 49

Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean

Comments:

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils ------ Observed a buildup of food debris on multiple wire racks in the walk in cooler. Clean areas and maintain a regular cleaning frequency to prevent buildup. Discussed shelving may cause unintentional contamination of cooling or uncovered foods.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ No certified food protection manager (CFM) available on site at the time of inspection. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all times to answer food safety questions for employees. Establishment currently has one CFM. Discussed that an additional CFM may be required. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates.

A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jesus Rivera

"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.