Inspection Report

Business Name
Opa Life Greek Cafe
Business Address
9404 W WESTGATE BLVD GLENDALE AZ 85305
Permit Number
FD-88383
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
10/5/2023
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
2
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Repeat Violation

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

Observed chlorine ppm levels that were below 50 ppm in the dishwashing machine. No chlorine available for the dishwashing machine at the time of inspection. At the time of inspection PIC set up the 3-comp sink with chlorine which tested within the 50-100 ppm range. Please ensure that employees are routinely checking for low detergent/sanitizer containers and utilizing test strips to verify dishes are getting properly cleaned. . A re-inspection will be conducted on October 16th, 2023

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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 multiple containers of Dolmas and Pastitsio inside of the walk-in that had date marks dated from 9/19-9/22. PIC stated the items were pulled from the freezer and placed in the walk-in and PIC was unsure when they were pulled from the freezer. At the time of inspection PIC voluntarily discarded the Dolmas and Pastitsio. Discussed reviewing proper date marking procedures with staff.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This inspection conducted with RS#1475
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection. A re-inspection will be conducted on October 16th, 2023 for category #14.

A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [14 ],[4-501.114], which 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.
Emailed report to PIC.

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager

The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)
Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.



Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 15,Signer: Heather K.

"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.