Inspection Report

Business Name
Cafe Cortez

Business Address
1030 E VISTA DEL CERRO DR TEMPE AZ 85281

Permit Number
FD-90774

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Food Production

Inspection Purpose
Food Review Inspection

Inspection Date
12/14/2023

Grade

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Plumbing inspection for a Class 2 Food Processor permit was conducted with owner Ronald C. by appointment. The project is approximately 80% complete.

Please address the following items prior to the final construction inspection within 30 days:
1) Provide an additional Rheem RTEX 13 tankless water heater unit to supply the mop sink and handwash sink next to the three sink area or upsize the existing tankless unit to the RTEX 24 minimum to supply all of the sink fixtures. Please ensure an insta-hot unit is installed for the handwash sink near the roasting area.
2) Provide a mop sink/utility sink with hot and cold water. Do not install a pull out spray faucet at the mop sink. Only a rigid, swing faucet can be installed.
3) Provide a faucet with hot and cold water to the right compartment of the two compartment sink to convert it as a handwash sinks. Provide a splash guard between the compartments.
4) Install an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure backflow preventer upstream of the RO system. Ensure no copper is downstream of the backflow preventer. Certify and provide a test report.
5) Provide a faucet with hot and cold water to the left rinse, dump sink. The hot water must be 110' F minimum.
6) Provide a drain board to the left of the three compartment sink.
7) Provide FRP behind the mop sink and three compartment sink. The FRP must be installed from the top of the cove base to 12" inches minimum above the faucets.
8) Provide rubber cove base to the floor/wall junctures throughout the facility.
9) Provide a water proof concrete sealer to the exposed concrete area, as discussed.
10) Caulk-in escutcheon plates, plumbing penetrations, and electrical penetrations, as needed.
11) Provide u-shaped toilet seats in the restrooms.
12) Provide rubber cove base around the millwork/floor junctures.

The facility is no longer serving a coffee drink menu at this time. In the event drinks are served in the future then an E&D permit will need to be submitted and approved by the Department.

MCESD inspection report was delivered via email.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"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.