Inspection Report

Business Name
TOKYO JOE'S

Business Address
1935 S VAL VISTA DR MESA AZ 85204

Permit Number
FD-91204

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
12/3/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
3

Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.

Addl Notes: checked automatic dishwasher, noted at 0ppm on final rinse, staff in charge will place a work order for the service/repair. recommended to utilize onsite manual warewashing with Multiquat 200ppm till equipment service verified.

Violation #: 21

Description: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures

Comments:

Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

Addl Notes: at the cookline , food prep. steam tables, checked open cooked veggies pans, chopped potatoes, green beans, , noted cooked broccoli at 118-122, shredded cooked carrots 112 deg f , mushrooms at 122. all pans note without lids and filled fully with water/liquid. inquired on pan level. per staff on duty, when water for food pans are needed, they take water from faucet and added to each pan. reviewed minimum TCS hot holding requirement. manager removed food. please ensure all rte/tcs food is kept at 135 deg f or higher. spoke to facility manager via phone. manager will provide additional temperature training to food worker staff. see embargo

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

Addl Notes: in the cookline reach-in cooler, near the upright cooler, noted pans of pork dumpling . temperature checked. observed 49 deg f . pork potstickers are wrapped in aluminum and filled in deep plastic pans. showed facility staff in charge. suggested to not over-fill food pans. please keep excess food in the walk-in cooler. please monitor cold holding to ensure all tcs is kept at 41 deg f . manager removed potstickers. discarded spoke to GM via phone. he will provide additional training to food worker staff.

Violation #: 41

Description: Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored

Comments:

Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection.

3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Addl Notes: observed at the food prep. stations, wet towels left on the counters. showed manager. all removed. please store in use wet wiping cloth back in a sanitizer solution.

Comments/Details

re-inspection scheduled for automatic dishwasher. notified shift manager , manager was registered for the AMC class scheduled for Dec5th, 8:45-11am.report emailed to manager.
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may 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.