Inspection Report

Business Name
Infusion Coffee Shop
Business Address
1300 E 8TH ST TEMPE AZ 85281
Permit Number
FD-39007
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
6/27/2025
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 8

Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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: Observed employee leave kitchen, feed two dogs a dog treat, pet dogs, and return to kitchen to briefly rinse hands for 3-4 seconds. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 29

Description: Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP plan

Comments:

3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Addl Notes: Observed one keg of cold brew with a keg date and time of 6/24 at 12:30PM. Also observed another keg of cold brew with a missing keg date and time. The keg only had a made/steep date of 6/25. Per PIC, the cold brew was kegged on 6/26. PIC discarded cold brew kept past discard date and labeled the other keg with the appropriate keg date/time at time of inspection. Per PIC, cold brew is grinded from beans, steeped in cold water under refrigeration, and kegged on-site in the establishment. Per PIC, kegged cold brew is only supposed to be retained for 48 hours and then discarded if not used. Without an approved variance, all kegged cold brew must be labeled with the kegged date and time, held at 41*F or below, and used or discarded within 48 hours of being kegged. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.115 - Priority Foundation: Prohibiting Animals Addl Notes: Observed customer enter establishment with two dogs as one dog placed two front paws on front service counter, twice. Employee could not confirm with the customer if the animal is a service animal required because of a disability. Customer left establishment with animals at time of inspection. Observed establishment has multiple "no pets allowed" signage posted on front entrance and throughout inside of establishment. PIC stated, when customers enter with pets and express interest in staying inside of establishment, employees/managers are trained to ask customers if the animal is a service animal. Per PIC, if the animal is not a service animal, the customer is asked to leave the establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2-403.11 - Priority Foundation: Handling Prohibition-Animals Addl Notes: Observed a food employee leave the kitchen, feed a customer's two dogs a dog treat, pet the dogs, return to kitchen, and briefly rinse hands before preparing food/beverages. Food employees may not care for or handle animals that may be present such as patrol dogs, service animals, or pets that are allowed as specified in Subparagraphs 6-501.115(B)(2)-(5). Food employees may only handle or care for their own service animals if they wash their hands as specified under § 2-301.12 and ¶ 2-301.14(C). Dogs and other animals, like humans, may harbor pathogens that are transmissible through food. Handling or caring for animals that may be legally present is prohibited because of the risk of contamination of food employee hands and clothing. Instructed employee to properly wash hands at a handwash sink at time of inspection. Per PIC, establishment has a "no pet policy, except for service animals" and has trained employees on not to interact with service animals. PIC also states dog treats, which are kept separate, are supposed to be provided directly to the customer and hands are to be washed immediately after. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Report emailed. **Discussed: repairing gaskets/seals around lower reach-in refrigeration units in front area.

"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.