Inspection Report

Business Name
Black Bear Diner
Business Address
7700 S PRIEST DR TEMPE AZ 85284
Permit Number
FD-51304
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
5/13/2024
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 21

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

>>>Observed cookline low reach in hot holding country gravy at 125*f degrees. Other TCS items in unit were holding temperature of 135*F and above. Kitchen staff stated that items had been in unit from morning prep exceeding 4 hours. Embargoed the country gravy and Person in Charge (PIC) discarded at time of inspection. All hot held items must be maintained at 135*f or above.

degrees.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Violation #: 44

Description: Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, Handled

Comments:

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

>>>Observed in the back of the house (BOH) small bowls, large bowls, large containers and 3rd pans stacked wet and put away as cleaned. Discussed with PIC to make sure the dishes are airdried before stacking them. PIC removed the dishes at the time of inspection to rewash and air dry them.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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.

AMC class scheduled on June 19th at 8:45m to 11:00am

A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 19, 3-501.16(A)(1), 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
3rd Consecutive Violation

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.

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



Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 2,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Alexandria McCabe

"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.