Inspection Report

Business Name
Tempe Eats

Business Address
85 E SOUTHERN AVE TEMPE AZ 85282

Permit Number
FD-88484

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Review Inspection

Inspection Date
2/6/2024

Grade

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Final construction inspection was conducted with the superintendent, Brice, general manager, Teresa N. and Chef, Eddie G. Construction has been completed.

Reviewed IMP/ AMC plan at the site. The establishment is approved to follow the outer opening exemption guidance documents. If the facility fails to control pests’ presence inside the facility the outer exemption shall be removed and air curtains/ screens, or doors shall be provided at all outer opening.

Food operating permit is approved.
Currently the dog friendly patio is not approved.

Noted a smoker is chained to the light post outside of the facility. Per chef, the establishment will not use the smoker. Please remove the equipment if not use. An outdoor food operation application is required prior to conducting outdoor food service. Provide guidance document for outdoor food.

Please address the following items prior to the next inspection:

1. Provide a vented dual check valve (ASSE 1022) at the water connection point of the coffee/ tea brewer and the espresso machine. The one provided is a dual check valve (ASSE 1024); which is not acceptable.
2. Fill expansion joints on the concrete pads of the dog friendly patio, then seal the floor with several coats of marine grade sealant. Water must bead-up on the floor.
3. Provide DOG FRIENDLY PATIO SIGN at the entrance to the patio area.
4. Provide 1” air gap from the finished floor for drainpipes from soda fountain drink at the drive-through window and the ice bin at the small bar.
5. Ensure all ceiling tiles are pushed in place.
6. Flash off top of the walk-in units to the ceiling.
7. Maintain monitoring logs, check lists and pest control service log on site for inspection purpose.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

The report is emailed to owner.

This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, via on-line at ESD.MARICOPA.GOV, US Mail, or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.

"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.