Inspection Report

Business Name
Local Legends Bar & Grill

Business Address
7303 E MAIN ST MESA AZ 85207

Permit Number
FD-88908

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
12/5/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
4

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 the hand sink by the kitchen entrance blocked with a tray. Inspector removed the tray. Hand sinks must be empty at all times to allow for proper hand washing.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 packaged ground pork stored above cooked chicken that was uncovered in the walk in refrigerator. PIC re-arranged the items and placed the raw pork below the chicken. Please arrange according to final cooking temperature requirements to prevent cross contamination and place ready to eat food items above any raw animal foods.

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 sausage 58F on a tray, held from breakfast service and cooling down in the top portion of the refrigeration prep table that was holding 43.8F on bottom and 58F on the top. PIC discarded the sausage. Discussed cooling food items in the walk in refrigerator only. TCS food must be stored at 41F or below when cold holding. If still cooling, the food must be cooling using an ice bath, walk in refrigerator, or freezer for rapid cooling. Please verify that all refrigeration units are working properly. Do not use the top portion of the prep table coolers for cooling as there is inadequate air flow.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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 cooked pasta, soup, and beef without a date mark in the walk in refrigerator. PIC placed dates on all items. TCS food items must be dated and stored for no more than 7 days including the prep date.

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 pizza sauce from 11/27 in the prep cooler on the assembly line. PIC discarded the item. TCS food items and tomato sauce from cans must be stored for no more than 7 days once opened.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 29

Description: Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP plan

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances.

This establishment is doing outdoor cooking using a smoker for food items such as meat/briskets. The smoker was located in the back of the establishment by the dumpsters. Please submit a minor remodel within 7 days if outdoor cooking is desired, or remove the smoker from the premises entirely prior to the re-inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 43

Description: In-Use Utensils; Properly Stored

Comments:

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Observed a sauce cup stored in avocado ranch. Please use scoops with handles only. Also observed an ice scoop with the handle stored in the ice in the bar. Please use only scoops with handles and store them properly to avoid contamination with the handles.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage

Observed a heavy leak of sewage coming from the grease trap. The grease is visibly surrounding the grease trap. This may be due to a leak or to grease not being discarded properly. Please clean areas.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Observed dirt and litter on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed an accumulation of food debris in the microwave and behind the grill/fryers/stove. Observed food debris stuck around the lids of the prep tables on the assembly line. Observed dust surrounding the fans of the walk in cooler used for kegs and storing TCS items like milk.

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Observed a large smoker outside in the back of the establishment and other kitchen appliances. Please remove.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

Core-4-202.18, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters

Observed the filters in left side of the hood system with a dark accumulation of dust and/grease. Please clean.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
OF NOTE: A re-inspection will occur by 12/8

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager***2nd Repeat violation. PIC (Marco) stated that he has one but does not have it on hand. Please email it to inspector within 72 hours.
**Discussed AMC Training and the AMC Toolbox with the PIC
**Discussed Inspection Upon Request
**Please contact permitting services to apply for a minor remodel for outdoor grilling:
Phone: 602-506-3301
Email: esplanreview@mail.maricopa.gov

Inspection was emailed

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,Embargo Lbs: 12,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Rose Alexander

"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.