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
11/1/2024
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 44

Repeat Violation

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

Comments:

4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Addl Notes: Observed at the dish area small bowls, large bowls, large containers and cups stacked wet and put away as cleaned. Discussed with Person in Charge (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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater Addl Notes: Observed a frozen liquid on the piping in the freezer. Discussed with PIC to not store food under the liquid and to have the liquid addressed with fixing/replacing/repairing the equipment. No contamination was observed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed buildup of grease and food debris on handles and the food contact sufaces in the kitchen and also underneath the equipment on the kitchen line. Also observed at clean side drain board of the three compartment sink to be storing dirty dishes. Discussed with PIC the facility shall be cleaned at a frequency to avoid accumulation of food debris, organic matter and dust. Employees started to sweep, clean the handles, and clean the food contact surfaces and the three compartment sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Of Note: Discussed with PIC items that are canned, labeled with refrigerate, or refrigerate after opening shall be date marked within 24 hours.

"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.