Inspection Report

Business Name
Best of the Valley Market
Business Address
3300 E SKY HARBOR BLVD PHOENIX AZ 85034
Permit Number
FD-66825
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Retail Food
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
11/1/2023
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

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 Grab and go cooler on wall facing main register holding food between 50*F – 52*F using a probe thermometer; Embargoed Oikos Greek Yogurt with Real strawberry, Oikos Greek Yogurt with Real blueberry, Oikos Greek Yogurt Triple Zero, Two Good Yogurt Strawberry, Sabra Smart Snackers - Guacamole & Rolled Tortilla Chips, Turkey & Cheddar Wrap, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Grilled Veggie Sandwich Cheddar Focaccia, Chef Salad with Ranch Dressing, Chicken Caesar Salad, Double Egg & Cheddar Snack, Clio - Greek Yogurt Bar Vanilla, Panino Hard Salami wrapped Mozzarella, Sagento Mild Cheddar Cheese Snack, Sagento Pepper Jack Cheese Snack, Sagento Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack, Sagento Balanced Breaks Cheese Snack, Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble Strawberry, Cut Pineapple Snack Stating keep refrigerated, Oh Snap! Spicy Pickle bites, Veggie Crudites Snack with Ranch stating keep refrigerated. Person in charge stated they were unsure of the last time they took unit temperatures and was unsure of when the unit became out of temperature. Person in charge voluntarily discarded TCS food in the unit.

Embargoed Oikos Greek Yogurt with Real strawberry, Oikos Greek Yogurt with Real blueberry, Oikos Greek Yogurt Triple Zero, Two Good Yogurt Strawberry, Sabra Smart Snackers - Guacamole & Rolled Tortilla Chips, Turkey & Cheddar Wrap, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Grilled Veggie Sandwich Cheddar Focaccia, Chef Salad with Ranch Dressing, Chicken Caesar Salad, Double Egg & Cheddar Snack, Clio - Greek Yogurt Bar Vanilla, Panino Hard Salami wrapped Mozzarella, Sagento Mild Cheddar Cheese Snack, Sagento Pepper Jack Cheese Snack, Sagento Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack.... continued in general comments.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 ambient temperature of grab and go cooler on wall facing main register at 48°F using a max min thermometer, person in charge placed a service request for the unit at the time of inspection.

Re-inspection will occur with in 10 days.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Violation #20 3-501.16(A)(2)&(B) Continued.... Sagento Balanced Breaks Cheese Snack, Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble Strawberry, Cut Pineapple Snack Stating keep refrigerated, Oh Snap! Spicy Pickle bites, Veggie Crudites Snack with Ranch.

Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Observed 6 new cold holding units ( 5 standing reach in refrigerators, and one open air grab and go cooler) and expansion of retail food establishment into connecting neighbor unit. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days.

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.

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

Inspection report emailed and confirmed.



Request Notes: Hold for Review,Email Sent: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Dakota Wagner ,Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Request Review: CHECKED

"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.