Inspection Report
Mimi Forno Italiano
3624 W Baseline RD Laveen AZ 85339-3019
FD-64695
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
11/29/2023
D
4
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 1
Description: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties
Comments:
Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge-----Observed no certified food manager onsite during inspection. Also observed multiple priority violations. PIC was unable to answer all questions relating to foodborne and explain exclusion/restriction requirements relating to employee illness policy. All priority violations were corrected at time of inspection.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 8
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.-----Observed employee touch apron and proceed to touch pizzas without washing hands. Also observed employee wash dirty dishes and touch clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with the PIC and when hand washing is required. Employees washed hands at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing with the PIC.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 9
Description: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly Followed
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.-----Observed employee touch lemons and place on iced tea glass rim with bare hands. Bare hand contact is not permitted with ready to eat foods. Lemon was embargoed at time of inspection. Discussed options for lemons including washed and gloved hands, tongs, or other utensil to prevent bare hand contact.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 10
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.-----Observed employee wash knife in hand sink by pizza prep area. Discussed proper washing for food contact surfaces and limitations for hand sink use with PIC. Employee discontinued practice at time of inspection. Hand wash sinks may only be used for hand washing.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 16
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.-----Observed dried on food debris on can opener and on deli slicer. PIC relocated all items to 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Utensils, equipment, and food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch.
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 cooked lasagna, cooked alfredo cream sauce, cooked chicken broth, cooked Bolognese, raw salmon, raw squid, cooked mushrooms, cooked sausage, cooked marinara sauce, and cooked meatballs at 46-53'F in reach-in cooler closest to dishwasher. Per PIC, all items were placed in cooler more than 4 hours prior to inspection. All items were embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Observed top pans of lasagna on top shelf to be blocking air flow to bottom portion of cooler and bottom portion of cooler to have a minimum ambient air temperature of 43.3'F at start of inspection. After items were discarded and air flow was restored, ambient air temperature of cooler measured to be 38.2'F. Discussed proper cold holding with the PIC. All TCS foods held cold must be held at 41'F or below at all times.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 23
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 cooked lasagna with prep date of 11/22/2023 in reach-in cooler and cooked pasta noodles with prep date of 11/19/2023. All items were embargoed at the time of inspection. Discussed date marking procedures with the PIC. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made or removed from the freezer as day 1).
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 28
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 ant and roach spray stored on shelf across from 3-compartment sink. PIC removed the ant and roach spray from establishment at the time of inspection. Discussed proper pest control measures with the PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 56
Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Comments:
Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking-----Observed employee beverages stored throughout kitchen on prep tables and employee food stored throughout coolers. Employee beverages and employee foods must be stored in a dedicated place to prevent contamination. Provide approved and designated storage area for employee drinks and beverages prior to next routine inspection.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-----Observed no certified food manager onsite at time of inspection. A certified food protection manager is required onsite during all hours of operation. Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation. This is the second consecutive violation.
Inspection conducted with RS# 998.
Report emailed.
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
Award: D,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 316,Request Notes: On Hold,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Signer: Josephina Rodriguez
"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.
| 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.