The Old Spaghetti Factory

Inspector's notes

Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink located in the prep room. PIC was informed that a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed open containers of sausage and of marsala sauce located in the walk in fridge at the time of inspection. PIC was informed that food must be covered to prevent contamination from occurring when not in the cooling process. PIC had employee cover food containers at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked marinara sauce (with tomatoes) measured 126'F in hotholding well unit located to the left of cooktop. PIC stated food item has been out of temperature for longer than 2 hours. Observed cooked lined chicken measured 121'F in large hotholding unit located directly opposite of cooktop. PIC stated food item temperature controlled yet replenished every hour per company policy. Unused cooked lined chicken are discarded at the hour mark, per PIC. Suggested PIC to put item on time as control as it would benefit the restaurant's operations and needs. Time as control policy developed with PIC on-site at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed half and half milk, dairy heavy cream, whole milk and dairy whipped cream (items measured 45-51'F) in small refrigeration unit located on counter on service line. Ambient temperature of unit measured 54.6'F. PIC stated it is unknown when unit malfunctioned and food items have been stored in unit for longer than 4 hours. Establishment observed with more than adequate coldholding capacities. Unit was cleared off TCS food items and PIC agreed to not use unit until it has been fixed/replaced. Observed cheese items (74'F) and individual butter cups (75'F) stored at ambient air temperature on service line. PIC stated food items are not time-controlled but replenished every hour. Suggested time as control policy to PIC as it would be beneficial to establishment's operations and needs. Developed time as control policy on-site and PIC time stamped items at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed open cup of soda, identified as employee food by PIC; stored alongside clean dishes. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Observed designated area for employee food storage, ensure designated area is used for storing all employee consumables. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Observed organic particles of various consistency on meat grinder in the prep-room adjacent to the freezer. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC reports they will have the meat grinder cleaned today. Observed a cutting board stored with other clean cutting boards with brown organic matter on its surface under the oven on the cook line. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Sent cutting board to wash pit. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-901.12, C: Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location. Wiping cloth stored in prep room on top of dry storage bins. Soiled cloths must be stored to prevent contamination. PIC moved cloth to dirt cloth bin. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained. Observed multiple drainage pipes from ice machines and sinks which drain below the floor drain sill. Drain pipes must rest 1 inch above floor drains to prevent contamination. PIC reports they will have submit request for plumber correct. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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. Observed employee on cook line handling a ready to eat panini sandwich (about to go out to a customer) with bare hands. PIC educated employee about using gloves or utensils on ready to eat foods. Panini was discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. On hot holding prep line on main service line cooked chicken was holding between 115-132*F. Per PIC (and sticker label) the chicken had been cooked and placed into hot holding about an hour previous. PIC moved chicken to walk-in refrigerator to cool properly. Ensure that all hot holding foods are kept at 135*F or above. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed leak at piping for ice machine. Also observed a leak in drain pipe below three compartment sink. PIC will repair leaks so that all plumbing is in good condition. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection