Inspection Report

Business Name
Dairy Queen

Business Address
2754 S ALMA SCHOOL RD MESA AZ 85210

Permit Number
FD-59130

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
10/18/2023

Grade
D

Priority Violation
3

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 21

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 bacon holding 104 F in hot holding shelves across from fryers, per employee bacon was placed there less than 2 hours prior. Discussed with PIC that food items hot holding must be held at 135 F or above. PIC opted to discard bacon.

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 ice cream machine with mix holding compartment holding 55.2 F with min/max thermometer, inside holding ice cream mixes at 55 F. Discussed with PIC that per the manufacturer mixes must be held under refrigeration. Mixes were discarded.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 23

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Observed a package of hot dogs date marked for discard 10/26 (9 days out from day of inspection), PIC did not know when package was originally opened. Discussed with PIC that RTE TCS foods must be date marked and must not exceed 7 days (including day of packaged was opened). Hot dogs were discarded.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Violation #: 28

Repeat Violation

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use

Observed facility with 4 bottles of orthohome defense pesticide and one bottle of eliminator pesticide. Discussed with PIC that all pest control must be applied by a certified pest control specialist to prevent the contamination of food, food contact surfaces, equipment, utensils and single service items. Person in charge discarded pesticides.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Violation #: 33

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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.

Observed ice cream machine mix holding case holding 55.2 F using calibrated thermometer. Discussed with PIC that equipment holding TCS food items must be holding 41 F or below. Re-inspection for ice cream machine by 10/26.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 3 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [21], [3-501.18], 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.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Report sent by email.

Award: D,Embargo Lbs: 25.25,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Anakaren R.

"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.