Inspection Report

Business Name
Zu Izakaya Asian Kitchen Bar

Business Address
2210 N SCOTTSDALE RD TEMPE AZ 85288

Permit Number
FD-47153

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/21/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 6

Description: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

Comments:

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco>>Observed three employee bottles above prep table>>Employee drinks shall be contained in cups that have lids and straws.>>Provide lids and straws for employee drinks.>>Person In Charge provided cups with lids and straws.>>Corrected at time of inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Core-6-301.14, C: Handwashing Signage. 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.>>Observed three handwashing stations without signage.>>Handwashing signage shall be displayed reminding employees to wash their hands.>>Inspector gave person in charge handwashing signage.>>Corrected at time of inspection

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.>>Observed in the prep cooler across from grill squid salad at 49F, mussels at 48F, and clams 46F>>Foods intended for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41F and or below.>>Person In Charge placed food items in the walk in cooler to rapidly recool.>>Corrected at time of inspection

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 37

Description: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container

Comments:

Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food>>Observed food containers not in the original containers without a common label name>>Food product that is not in the original container shall be labeled with the common label name of the food product.>>Label all containers with common label name.>>Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected>>Observed both rear doors without door sweeps and with open crevices to the outdoors.>>Facility shall be enclosed at all times to prevent pest.>>Repair rear doors>>Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions>>Facility is observed with soil accumulation underneath equipment and along cove base moldings.>>Clean facility>>Prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Report emailed.

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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC - AC - Comments missing,Signer: Hyunjun Park

"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.