Inspection Report

Business Name
Blue Hound
Business Address
2 E JEFFERSON ST PHOENIX AZ 85004
Permit Number
FD-64344
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
2/5/2025
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
4
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 15

Repeat Violation

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Addl Notes: Observed raw beef items stored directly above cooked barbacoa, raw shrimp items stacked above cooked lobster meat, and raw fish items stored above aujus sauce in walk-in unit at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

Addl Notes: Observed chlorine sanitizing dishwasher in bar at 0ppm chlorine sanitizer with dishwasher being in use. All warewashing for the bar is to be done at either 3-comp sink or chemical warewashing unit located in the kitchen, until chemical warewashing unit at the bar has been fixed. Discussed with PIC ensuring that chlorine concentration is being monitored using appropriate test strips. Chlorine sanitizer solution shall be between 50-100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

Addl Notes: Observed dairy butter and butter bread spread measured 74-78'F stored at ambient room temperature on prep line. PIC stated butter and butter bread spread items were brought out less than 4 hours prior, and moved items to walk-in unit at time of inspection. Suggested time as control policy for butter and bread as it would benefit restaurant's operations. Observed cold brew measured 50'F stored at ambient temperature at the bar. Bartender stated cold brew was prepped and portioned within the past hour. Bartender moved cold brew to cooler unit at time of inspection. Observed cooked shrimp, cooked scallops, roasted tomatoes, green salsa, guacamole with tomatoes, burrata cheese and fresh mozarella cheese (45-56'F) in tabletop prep cooler directly opposite of fire oven. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 58.6'F. PIC stated burrata cheese and fresh mozzarella cheese have been stored in unit overnight. All other items in question were stocked for lunch service less than 4 hours ago, per PIC. Establishment observed with more than adequate coldholding capacities at time of inspection. Unit was emptied of all TCS food items at time of inspection. PIC agreed to not use unit until it has been fixed. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 23

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Addl Notes: Observed cooked sausages, butter balls, cooked jambalaya sauce, and cooked wings with no datemarking in walk-in unit. PIC stated all food items were made more than 24 hours prior to inspection and less than 7 days prior. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.

Addl Notes: Observed multiple batches of miso dairy butter with prep dates past 7 days (01/06 - 01/20), cooked barbacoa (01/28), and cooked salsa (01/29) in walk-in unit. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details


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