Inspection Report

Business Name
Sushi Crush

Business Address
6501 E GREENWAY PKWY SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254

Permit Number
FD-82237

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
2/29/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 15

Repeat Violation

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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.

Observed raw beef stored directly above ready to eat cucumber salad in the walk-in cooler. Observed sushi rolls containing raw salmon stored directly above cooked tempura shrimp in the walk-in cooler. Observed unpasteurized raw eggs stored directly above ready to eat tempura sauce in the walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods should be separated and arranged during storage, preparation, holding, and display from ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination. The raw animal foods were moved below ready to eat foods at time of inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected

Observed the back door propped open at time of inspection. No effective means to protect outdoor opening from pests were observed. Please keep outdoor openings closed unless the outdoor openings are protected against the entry of pests. Outer entrances were closed at time of inspection. Discussed ways outer openings can be protected such as air curtains or screens.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 43

Repeat Violation

Description: In-Use Utensils; Properly Stored

Comments:

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Observed two chef knives stored between prep coolers and shelf at time of inspection. Discontinue storing knives between walls, tables, or pieces of equipment. The knives were moved to the dish machine at time of inspection to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

A pattern of non-compliance for Priority violation #13, 3-302.11 (A1-2) has been noted during this inspection (3rd consecutive time).The person in charge and key personnel will attend the Department's Active Managerial Control Class on 3/27/2024.

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

Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began 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,
-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)
-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)
-Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)

Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824

Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - MB (D report),Signer: Esther H

"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.