Inspection Report

Business Name
Thunderbird Senior Living
Business Address
5401 W DAILEY ST GLENDALE AZ 85306
Permit Number
FD-41489
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Advisory Inspection
Inspection Date
6/3/2024
Grade
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Upon arrival, observed majority of kitchen inoperable for food service due to a major remodel. The establishment has removed all major equipment (vent hoods, fryers, stoves, ovens, etc.) and has a temporary mobile food unit set up for service. The walk-in refrigerator and freezers in main kitchen are still in use.

No major or minor remodeling permit(s) on file at the time of inspection.

No food establishment shall be constructed, nor shall any major alteration or addition be made until detailed plans and specifications for the premises have been submitted to and approved by the Department; nor shall any construction, alteration, or addition be made except in accordance with approved plans and specifications. The owner, operator, or their authorized agent shall certify in writing that the plan documents comply with these regulations.

Ch. I Reg. 4a - You are operating without the required permit and/or approval from this Department.

Discussed with management applying for the following permits to be in compliance with MCESD:

1.) Apply for an expedited minor remodel permit required for mobile truck (Temporary Kitchens 123)

Please include the following information in the application:
- Hard plumbing - how does the truck obtain freshwater? Where is the wastewater getting disposed?
- Please provide a copy of the menu that you are using for the truck.

A supervisor will be on site investigate/inspect the truck later this week.

2.) Please apply for an expedited major remodel permit for the main kitchen.

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may 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.