Inspection Report

Business Name
Arizona Gold
Business Address
3812 W CLARENDON AVE PHOENIX AZ 85019
Permit Number
FD-52578
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Food Production
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
8/29/2024
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests Addl Notes: During inspection observed two dead crickets on the floor located near the spice room. Upon request the dead crickets were removed. Upon request the person in charge removed the dead crickets. Please ensure the establishment is maintained free of pest or evidence of pest at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: During inspection observed a metal plate/vent plate of the ventilation system in the walk in freezer to be missing. The person in charge will provide a vent cover for the ventilation system. Please ensure to maintain equipment in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: During inspection observed both the handwashing sink near the entrance of the production room & the handwashing station in the men's restroom to have a leak in the faucet. Per the person in charge this will be repaired. Please ensure the plumbing system is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: During inspection observed a gap near the cove base between the floor and the wall. Per person in charge the gap will be repaired. Please maintain floor, walls, and ceilings in good repair at all times.. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd consecutive violation.

6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: During inspection inside preparation room observed the FRP wall & wall strips to be partially broken which led to exposed wood. Person in charge stated the FRP wall & wall strips would be repaired, covered, and sealed. Please ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd consecutive violation.

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.
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.