Inspection Report

Business Name
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
Business Address
8900 E PINNACLE PEAK RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255
Permit Number
FD-89905
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/28/2023
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.
No food preparation or cooking classes at time of inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted today.

Via email, provided Maricopa County handouts for food borne diseases/symptoms and cleaning d/v accidents.

Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

Reviewed with owner:
1. Current dishware is labeled "NSF Residential" and not allowed for use in commercial kitchen. Due to residential equipment, unable to achieve high temperature final rinse at food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of dishware and use provided 3-compartment sink for all warewashing purposes.

2. Establishment has the executive chef with food manager certification. Per code, during any food preparation and cooking classes, an employee with current food manager certification needs to be present.

3. At time of inspection, three residential refrigerators (1 Viking, 2 white) are holding proper cold holding temperatures. If refrigerators are unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times, then refrigerators will need to be replaced with commercial refrigeration. Three residential refrigerators are to be used for holding of food and not for cooling of any TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods.

Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.
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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Martie Sullivan

"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.