Inspection Report

Business Name
Surprise Pho

Business Address
15693 N REEMS RD SURPRISE AZ 85374

Permit Number
FD-87885

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Re-Inspection

Inspection Date
4/25/2024

Grade
R

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Re-Inspection Completed

Violations

Violation #: 33

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a

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Cooling.

Walk-in refrigerator has been repaired and is holding foods at 41°F or below. Prep table

adjacent to the wall at the cookline is still measuring with an ambient temperature of 48°F

and is holding foods with internal temperatures between 47°F and 49°F. 2 door reach in

refrigerator at bar was measured with an ambient temperature of 48°F and foods were measured

with internal temperatures between 46° and 48°F. Per PIC, these units are scheduled for

service on 4/26. TCS foods were placed in these units approximately 2 hours prior to

inspection, PIC agreed to move these items at time of inspection. These unit must not be

used to hold TCS foods until they are repaired and capable of holding foods at 41°F or

lower.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Comments/Details

Upon re-inspection, cold holding capacities has not yet been corrected. Correct remaining items prior to reinspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Report emailed at time of inspection.

A pattern of non-compliance for violation # 31, Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities, has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Plan visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.

Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Thanapol Charaswat

"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.