Inspection Report

Business Name
Vita Coffee LLC

Business Address
509 W MCDOWELL RD PHOENIX AZ 85003

Permit Number
FD-87851

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
5/7/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 6

Description: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

Comments:

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco. Observed employee drink containers stored on counter in food service areas. Talked with PIC about appropriate employee drink vessels and storage. PIC moved employee drinks to office area.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 breakfast burritos from the company “In The Now” for sale in front point-of-sale fridge and in cold holding unit behind counter. The ingredients on the burrito label stated: “Birria, egg, potato, cheese, and crema”. PIC stated that “Birria” was beef birria. Birria burritos do not bare a label of inspection. PIC stated that products are made in a commercial kitchen, Stoop Kid, in Downtown, Phoenix by In The Now. PIC provided invoice for products. Invoice did not contain address for where the products are manufactured. All meat products made offsite must bear a label of inspection. Instructed PIC that items may not be sold at this time. Had PIC move all items to shelf in reach-in fridge near three comp sink to be kept onsite until further inspection. Product may not be moved, discarded, or otherwise tampered with. “In The Now Breakfast Burrito” containing birria is not an approved source as defined in statue, rule, or code. These products were embargoed in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code. Paper embargo form provided to PIC at time of inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

continued from Violation 3-201.11(A-B): Also observed breakfast sandwiches containing egg/bacon/sausage and green salsa for sale the PIC stated was made by In The Now. Sandwiches were labeled with ingredients and expiration date. Green salsa was observed in small, to-go type plastic containers with no labeling or date. PIC stated that temperatures are not taken when the products arrive onsite but that they seem to arrive “warm” and establishment then puts them in the fridge. Discussed with PIC that TCS items must be delivered above 135*F or below 41*F. Cooling process should take place in full by product manufacturer if going to deliver cold.

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Reviewed and discussed: Segregation of foods to prevent contamination, appropriate uses of a handwashing sink.
Recommend: Have plumber cut drains 1 inch above floor drains.
Inspection conducted with RS 1392.

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-Request-Form-181

At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 5,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 3,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Eddie Morales,Water Sample: N

"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.