Inspection Report
Gyro 101
7126 N 35th AVE Phoenix AZ 85051-8312
FD-87427
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
10/31/2023
D
3
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 1
Description: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties
Comments:
Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge---Person in charge (PIC) was unable to answer the proper sanitizer requirement for bleach used at the three compartment sink. PIC was also storing several gallon containers of Caesar and buttermilk ranch out at room temperature that stated "keep refrigerated" on the side of the container and was unaware that the items needed to be refrigerated. When asked to date mark time or temperature controlled safety items, PIC asked how many days the items needed to be date marked for. PIC must have knowledge regarding cleaning food contact surfaces, keeping cold foods cold and date marking food. Establishment does not have a certified food manager on-site. Educated PIC on cleaning food contact surfaces, keeping cold foods cold and date marking during the visit.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 8
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed PIC wash hands for less than two seconds. Also observed the other food service worker in the kitchen wash hands for less than five seconds. Employees must wash hands for 20 seconds including a 15 second lathering step with soap. PIC and employee were educated on proper handwashing and were instructed to re-wash hands at time of violation.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 three unopened gallon containers (two Caesar dressing and one buttermilk ranch) of time or temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with "keep refrigerated" printed on the label sitting in the dry goods/dry storage area at ambient temperature. Per PIC, all three containers were delivered sometime last week and have been at room temperature since delivery. Internal temperature was registered 74°F with inspector probe thermometer. TCS foods must be stored at 41°F or below. Discussed proper cold holding temperatures and reading food labels with PIC. Owner arrived at time of inspection and stated that the product was purchased from Costco and does not have to be refrigerated. All three containers were placed under embargo hold at time of inspection. Instructed owner to contact Costco and provide documentation that the product mentioned above does not need to be refrigerated.
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 pan of cut tomatoes inside the right open top prep table without any type of date mark. Also observed fire roasted eggplant inside a large container without a label of any kind. Per employee, tomatoes were cut yesterday and the eggplant product was placed into the unit three days ago. PIC was unsure how long both products should be held on-site. Educated PIC on proper date marking rules and had PIC apply dates to both products at time of inspection. Ready to eat (RTE) TCS products must be marked for seven day discard with the day opened/prepared counting as day one.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 33
Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
Comments:
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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 establishment cutting beef/lamb gyro meat from the spit and and stacking the meat in a large pan inside a pullout drawer beneath the flattop. Meat was observed with an internal temperature of 68-74°F. Per PIC, the kitchen employee placed the meat in the unit approximately one hour ago. Discussed proper cooling methods for foods including using reach-in refrigerators, shallow pans and ice to rapidly cool food. PIC placed the meat inside the refrigerator to rapidly cool at time of inspection. Also observed large, deep, covered container of raw chicken with small amounts of ice on the edges in the bottom cabinet of a reach-in cooler. Raw chicken measured between 55-58°F with probe thermometer. Per PIC, chicken was prepped immediately before the inspection. PIC uncovered the container of raw chicken and placed additional ice in the unit at time of inspection. Also observed cut lettuce on top of the open top prep table at temperatures between 46-47°F. Per PIC, the items were cut and placed immediately on the line within the last half hour. Ice was applied to the cut lettuce to rapidly cool to 41°F or below. Discussed proper cooling methods outlined above with PIC.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 36
Description: Thermometers Provided and Accurate
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices---Establishment could not produce a probe thermometer for measuring cold holding or cooking temperatures on-site. Establishment must have a probe thermometer on-site at all times to ensure foods are kept at proper temperatures and cooked adequately. Establishment must obtain.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 37
Repeat Violation
Description: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Comments:
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels---Observed assorted to-go baklava desserts for sale near the cashier register without labels of any kind. Packaged food must bear a label with 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English). Establishment must correct. REPEAT VIOLATION.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Violation #: 43
Description: In-Use Utensils; Properly Stored
Comments:
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage---Observed spoon and food contact surface used for falafels stored in a bucket of water at room temperature. Food contact surfaces cannot be stored in standing water between use unless the water is being continuously replaced or above 135°F. PIC placed the food contact surfaces in the three compartment sink to be cleaned during the visit.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 48
Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.---Establishment could not produce test strips for the bleach used at the three compartment sink. When asked to fill the three compartment sink for sanitizing, the PIC filled the sink with 25 ppm bleach and indicated that 25 ppm the correct concentration for sanitizing. Instructed the establishment to obtain test strips and educated on proper concentration of chlorine (bleach 50-100ppm) at time of inspection.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law---Observed basin of the mop sink halfway full of dark liquid and not self-draining. Sink was cleared at time of inspection. Instructed PIC to ensure that greases and oils are not poured down the mop sink.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 53
Description: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean
Comments:
Priority Foundation-6-302.11, Pf: Toilet Tissue, Availability---Men and women's bathrooms were found without any toilet paper. Restrooms must be stocked with toilet paper at all times. PIC replaced toilet paper in both bathrooms at time of inspection.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 54
Description: Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
Comments:
Core-5-502.11, C: Frequency-Removal---Observed dumpster completely full and outdoor area immediately outside of the kitchen with an inoperable flat top and large volumes of used cardboard boxes stacking up outside. Establishment must remove garbage at a frequency to prevent conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. Discussed increasing the trash frequency to prevent such conditions with PIC.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager---Establishment could not produce a certified food manager certificate at time of inspection. Discussed requirement for one employee on-site to hold a certified food protection manager certificate with the PIC at time of inspection. Establishment must obtain. REPEAT VIOLATION.
Inspection conducted with badge #266.
Inspection report provided via email.
Re-inspection scheduled for November 10th.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Award: D,Embargo Lbs: 25.5,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Signer: Hassan A.
"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.
| 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.