Inspection Report

Business Name
Ralph's Snack Bar

Business Address
4535 W VAN BUREN ST PHOENIX AZ 85043

Permit Number
MF-19-0107

Permit Type
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3

Inspection Purpose
Mobile Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
12/7/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Hand Drying Provision. 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.>No paper towels provided at the hand

wash sink. Person in charge, provided paper towels during inspection. Ensure paper towels are available for use at all times

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.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 33

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

>> AT the time of inspection, the only refrigerator was holding at 56*F with numerous time/temperature controlled for safety food items not at proper cold holding temperature. Per person in charge a maintenance request was put in the pervious day for the refrigerator. During the inspection, maintenance defrosted the ice built up in the refrigerator and the refrigerator returned to proper cold holding temperature.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

Core-4-204.11, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention

>>Observed grease drips from the overhead screens onto the walls, counter and equipment throughout the establishment. Clean the ventilation system to ensure that drips are prevented.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 57

Description: MCEHC Mobile Food Requirements

Comments:

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9d; Food preparation in MF Type III is not simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated.

>> At the time of inspection, numerous containers of time/temperature controlled for safety foods were cold holding including pre-cooked sausage, cooked chorizo, pre-cooked chicken tenders, pre-cooked chicken patties, hash browns,and sliced raw beef at (52-58*F)in the refrigerator for use the next day. Also, cooked jalapenos at 71*F, cooked chorizo at 93*F and cooked ground beef at 105*F were cooling in the refrigerator for use the next day. The person in charge discarded the items. Ensure excessive steps including cooling and carryover do not take place.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Report provided via email
inspection rights with Fernando O..

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-RequestForm-181

Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 13,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Fernando Olmos

"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.