Inspection Report

Business Name
Aloha Tea & Coffee
Business Address
6766 W GLENDALE AVE GLENDALE AZ 85303
Permit Number
FD-70165
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/11/2025
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 11

Description: Food Obtained from Approved Source

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Addl Notes: Observed four packages of dried seasoned beef and dried seasoned squid in silver and clear sealed bags. Per person in charge the item was purchased from a distributor who repacks the items. The items did not have any brand, contact, or manufacturing location on the labels. Receipts could not be obtained for the products. Products voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed soiled flooring by the hand washing and the mop sink in the main kitchen. Clean floors thoroughly. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Observed non commericial hood and metal tube installed on the back wall of establishment over a hot plate with boiling meat and liquid. Person in charge has added pho to the menu and currently soup and raw meats are cooked on the pot. The non commercial hood is used to vent while cooking. Establishment needs to remove hood system OR submit for remodel application by 9/24/25.

Establishment is currently a class 2 E and D, and is going above the limits of the permit class by cooking and cooling raw meats and broth. Establishment currently does not have the proper equipment to continue cooking as it does not have an approved commercial vent or cooking equipment. Remove Pho from menu OR submit for remodel application with class status change from 2 to 4 by 9/24/25.

Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Predefined Comment: MCEHC Chapter 5 Section 1 Regulation 2(a): No person shall install any public water supply system or make additions, modifications or alterations thereto which involve a change in the plant, works, system, or sources of supply, until design criteria and complete plans and specifications for the work, together with the plans review fee, have been submitted to and have received the approval of the Department. MCEHC Chapter 5 Section 1 Regulation 3: No water system covered by those regulations shall be operated or maintained in Maricopa County without a permit in force, issued by the Department. For Drinking Water applications/instructions, please contact sdwquestions@maricopa.gov.

"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.