Inspection Report

Business Name
Smashburger

Business Address
2010 E ELLIOT RD TEMPE AZ 85283

Permit Number
FD-38057

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
5/13/2024

Grade
C

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

>>>Observed in walk-in unpasteurized raw shelled eggs stored above uncooked bacon. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) establishment must separate raw animal foods from ready to eat foods and other types of raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas. Vertically separate raw animal proteins according to the cooking temperatures; the raw animal proteins that must be cooked to the hottest temperature must be stored below the raw animal proteins that don't need to be cooked to as hot a temperature. Ready to eat foods must always be stored above or next to raw animal food. PIC relocated the eggs to storage on the bottom shelf at the time of the inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 16

Repeat Violation

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.

>>>Observed chemical dishwasher in kitchen with a chlorine concentration of 0ppm chlorine sanitizer at the time of inspection. PIC switched empty sanitizer and primed the machine at which corrected to between 50-100 ppm chlorine. Discussed the importance of proper sanitization of dishes and equipment with the PIC at the time of inspection.

Corrected at time of inspection.

2nd Consecutive Violation

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

Observed build up of orange and pink organic matter on interior of ice bin apron in back of the facility. Ice bins must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter and mold. Discussed cleaning at frequency to avoid accumulation of organic matter with the PIC.

2nd Consecutive Violation

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

>>>Observed liquid icicles on the ceiling vent of the fry freezer on the kitchen line. Discussed with PIC to not put any food under the vent and PIC placed a small sheet tray to help prevent any contamination of stored food. No contamination was observed at the time of inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #14, 4-501.114, P, which has
been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in
charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.
2nd Consecutive Violations

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.

Long Term Intervention Scheduled on 5-29-24 @4pm

Report sent via email
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.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Award: C,Signer: Audrey Diaz

"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.