Inspection Report

Business Name
Ribbons Tea House

Business Address
255 E WIGWAM BLVD LITCHFIELD PARK AZ 85340

Permit Number
MF-23-0542

Permit Type
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 2

Inspection Purpose
Mobile Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/12/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Inspection made of facility.

This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit.

NOTE: Vissani homestyle refrigeration/freezer unit in food preparation area. Food permit is to have approved, commercial grade equipment throughout facility that is used for food production.

Prior to next routine inspection, the following items shall be corrected:

1: Owner notified inspector he will use mixer (Vevor) to hold prepared TCS product. Per owner, mixer currently holding at 47F. Mixer should be capable of holding items at 41F or Owner can institute a policy of time as a control. Provide a written policy If time as a control is utilized. Items under time as a control cannot be held for over 4 hours and must be discarded.

2: All structural surfaces (i.e. floors, walls, and/or ceiling) shall be made of a smooth, durable, easily cleanable & non-absorbent material. Provide all structural surfaces and assure contact points of structural surfaces are properly sealed (i.e. - caulk) so that liquid penetration is deterred.

Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:
--Time As Control

"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."

Inspection conducted with RS. - 1468

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Emailed inspection report.

Award: Not Participating,Signer: Joel Mounce

"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.