Inspection Report

Business Name
GRASSROOTZ CAFE

Business Address
1145 E WASHINGTON ST PHOENIX AZ 85034

Permit Number
FD-83085

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
1/11/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 11

Description: Food Obtained from Approved Source

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B), P: 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.

Observed food in reach in cooler stating they were made at "Add Moor Healthy Beverages"; Torso Tonic - Hibiscus Peppermint, Torso Tonic Apple, Torso Tonic Pineapple. After investigation items were found to be made in facilities without a processing permit. Discussed that all food sold in establishment should have been made in a permitted facility to ensure foods safety and sourcing. Person in charge removed items from shelves and discarded at time of inspection.

Embargoed Torso Tonic - Hibiscus Peppermint, Torso Tonic Apple, Torso Tonic Pineapple.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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.

Observed in refrigerator a container of soy milk, regular milk , oat milk without any date marking or labeling. Person in charge stated the milk had been opened 2 days prior. Person in charge dated product. Discussed the importance of date marking and ensuring all Time/temperature controlled foods are thrown away within the 7 day standard.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 37

Description: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container

Comments:

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels.

Observed unlabeled grab and go juices without processing location. Discussed with person in charge the importance of labeling on grab and go packaged products being sold. All grab and go packaging must contain in English: Ingredients, date marking, where it was packaged/made, contact information of the source (phone number/email address).

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 48

Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips

Comments:

Core-4-501.18, C: Warewashing Equipment, Clean Solutions.

Observed establishment without sanitizer, person in charge stated they had used the last of the sanitizer that morning and had not had a change to get more. Person in charge has someone get more from the store at time of inspection. Discussed that establishment should always have means to sanitize equipment when operating.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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.

Discussed sea moss, black seed oil, and Oregano oil additives.

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-RequestForm-181.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Inspection report emailed and confirmed.

Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Dawnesha Williams

"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.