Inspection Report

Business Name
Taqueria Chicali Mexican Grill
Business Address
7730 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD PHOENIX AZ 85033
Permit Number
FD-83281
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Review Inspection
Inspection Date
1/4/2024
Grade
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Construction inspection conducted with GC. At the time of this inspection, this project was about 90% complete. OK to stock and train.
Inspection report emailed to Sammy.

Please address the following prior to next inspection:

1. Repair the faucet for the hand sink on the cook line so that it has adequate hot water pressure.
2. Ensure hot water (100-110ºF hand sinks) is provided within 45-seconds to all sinks and service sinks.
3. Ensure the drain for the 3-compartment sink is aligned with floor sink to eliminate water from pooling on the floor.
4. Provide 1-inch air gap with the mop sink for the water heater T&P relief drain and water pan.
5. Seal the floor sink sides where gap is present with side tiles.
6. Provide hose bib vacuum breaker adjacent to the mop sink.
7. Seal the hood vent using heat resistant silicone as discussed.
8. Continue to seal all holes, voids, gaps, cracks, and penetrations (electrical and plumbing).
9. Provide missing walk-in plug and seal penetration (interior, exterior, and side gaps with wall).
10. Provide drain stoppers for the 3-compartment sink.

Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections.
Please call (602) 506-6824 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed.
Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection.

A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"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.