Inspection Report

Business Name
Brave KBBQ

Business Address
1743 E BROADWAY RD TEMPE AZ 85282

Permit Number
FD-88269

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
11/21/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
3

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 hand sinks with maximum internal hot water temperature of 75*F in the front of house near the soups and in the back of house near the cook line; both sinks had non-functioning hot water handles. Also observed maximum internal hot water temperature of 75*F at hand sinks in the men's and women's restrooms. Warm water is more effective than cold water in removing the fatty soils encountered in kitchens. An adequate flow of warm water will cause soap to lather and aid in flushing soil quickly from the hands. Establishment must ensure there is a measured minimum hot internal water temperature of 100*F at all hand sinks. All hand sinks in the establishment must have a supply of hot and cold water, hand soap, and hand drying provisions. Re-Inspection 12/01/23.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.>>>Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored directly above ready to eat kimchi in walk-in refrigerator; person in charge moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Also observed raw beef and raw pork stored directly above lettuce, cut scallions, and sauces in a refrigerated prep unit in the kitchen; person in charge moved the raw beef and raw pork to the bottom shelf of the unit.

It is important to separate foods in a ready-to-eat form from raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display to prevent them from becoming contaminated by pathogens that may be present in or on the raw animal foods. It is also important to separate different raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display due to the different cooking temperatures necessary to kill potential pathogens specific to those raw animal foods. Always store ready to eat food next to or above raw animal foods and stored raw animal foods next to or vertically based off of their final cooking temperature (i.e. if the final cooking temperature is higher store them on the lowest shelfs). A storage chart was provided at time of inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 21

Description: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.>>>Observed cooked kimchi soup and cooked miso soup with internal temperatures between 103*F - 112*F. Person in charge indicated they were cooked at 11:30 (3.5 hours before inspection); person in charge was informed that these foods are time/temperature controlled for safety and must be held at 135*F and above if they are going to be held hot. Person in charge willingly discarded of the soups.

Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41*F to 135*F too long. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety foods MUST be maintained at 41°F or less OR 135*F or more. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.

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 the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods in the stand up glass door refrigerator in the front of house with internal temperatures between 50*F - 55*F: salad with chopped lettuce, kimchi made with cabbage, fish cakes, cooked broccoli, and cooked macaroni salad. Person in charge indicated they had been in the unit since last night and they do not take internal temperatures in the establishment. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 45.1*F. Person in charge willingly discarded of all of the foods listed above.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 25

Description: Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked Food

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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 menu with no disclosure of what animal protein menu items are served raw/undercooked; the menu did have the reminder that consuming raw or undercooked animal proteins may cause disease/illness; the establishment serves a variety of raw beef, pork, and seafood proteins for the customer to cook themselves. Establishment must disclose which animal protein items are served raw/undercooked by either including a symbol that matches the symbol for the reminder or including it in the reminder itself. Re-inspection 12/01/23.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 33

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 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 the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods in the stand up glass door refrigerator in the front of house with internal temperatures between 50*F - 55*F: salad with chopped lettuce, kimchi made with cabbage, fish cakes, cooked broccoli, and cooked macaroni salad. Person in charge indicated they had been in the unit since last night and they do not take internal temperatures in the establishment. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 45.1*F. Person in charge willingly discarded of all of the foods listed above.

Person in charge changed the temperature of the unit and a measured ambient temperature of 38.4*F was observed at time of inspection. Cold holding units MUST maintain time/temperature controlled for safety food items at 41*F and below.

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>>>Person in charge indicated they do not have a probing thermometer and only a infrared thermometer. The presence and accessibility of food temperature measuring devices is critical to the effective monitoring of food temperatures. Proper use of such devices provides the operator or person in charge with important information with which to determine if temperatures should be adjusted or if foods should be discarded. Establishment must acquire a probing thermometer. Re-inspection 12/01/23

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 4 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Reviewed: vomit/fecal accident clean up procedure

A copy of the inspection report was emailed.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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.

Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 15,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Scott Lee

"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.