Inspection Report
Homewood Suites
66 S Rockford DR TEMPE AZ 85288
FD-45805
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
12/4/2024
Not Participating
2
Re-inspection required
Violations
Violation #: 15
Description: Food Separated and Protected
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.
Addl Notes: Observed a carton of raw whole shelled eggs stored directly above sour cream and ready to eat salad dressings in a stand-up refrigerator. Also observed an opened package of raw bacon stored directly above ready to eat overnight oats. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 16
Repeat Violation
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
4-501.112 - Priority Foundation: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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. Addl Notes: Observed employees washing dishes in high temperature dish machine. The maximum observed water internal water temperature at the plate level was 149.2*F. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Employees sanitized the dishes from the dish machine in the 3-comaprtment sink using quaternary ammonia with a measured concentration 200 ppm. Person in charge indicated they would call for service of the dish machine. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE)
Violation #: 22
Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Comments:
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 the following time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with internal temperatures between 44*F - 52*F in the two breakfast stand-up refrigerator in the establishment: yogurt, cream cheese, pre-cut honeydew melon, salsa, hardboiled eggs, milk, and shredded cheese. The person in charge indicated all of these foods were delivered the 12/3 or before and they do not take internal temperatures of foods in the units. The measured ambient temperatures of the units using a min/max thermometer was 45.1*F and 44.6*F after 15 - 30 minutes of measuring. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 33
Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
Comments:
4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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 the following time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with internal temperatures between 44*F - 52*F in the two breakfast stand-up refrigerator in the establishment: yogurt, cream cheese, pre-cut honeydew melon, salsa, hardboiled eggs, milk, and shredded cheese. The person in charge indicated all of these foods were delivered the 12/3 or before and they do not take internal temperatures of foods in the units. The measured ambient temperatures of the units using a min/max thermometer was 45.1*F and 44.6*F after 15 - 30 minutes of measuring. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. These two units are 2 out of 3 of the establishment's refrigerators. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
Violation #: 48
Repeat Violation
Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
Comments:
4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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. Addl Notes: The establishment did not have a functioning irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer at time of inspection. The establishment has a high temperature sanitization warewashing machine. The establishment must have a functioning available irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer to verify that their high temperature sanitization warewashing machine is reaching a minimum internal water temperature of 160*F at the plate level during the sanitizing cycle. Establishment must either repair or replace their nonfunctioning irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 12/05/24. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE)
Violation #: 50
Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
Comments:
5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Addl Notes: Observed faucet to sanitizer compartment of 3-comaprtment sink unable to dispense cold water due to cold water handle not functioning. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 12/05/24.
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed the drain piping for the ice well in the breakfast buffet indirectly plumbed to the floor drain using a flexible piping. Observed a buildup of pink, orange, and black organic in the flexible piping. Person in charge was informed that flexible piping is not approved and must be replaced with approved rigid piping such as PVC piping. Discussed regular cleaning of piping to ensure organic material does not buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Comments/Details
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.
| 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.