Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers

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*4th consecutive violation* Observed pink, peach, and brown-colored organic matter build-up on the left-side roof inside of the ice machine ice bin. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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: Observed in-use dishwasher dispensing 0ppm chlorine shown by establishment test strips. Dishwashing machine must be able to clean food contact surfaces with 50-100ppm chlorine solution (or recommended manufacturer's concentration). PIC called maintenance at time of inspection and employees will use 3-compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed containers of sliced tomatoes, cooked mushrooms, and cooked potatoes in the walk-in fridge with only the day (Mon, Tues, Wed...) on the label with no other date marking available. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). RTE/TCS foods were date marked correctly at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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*2nd consecutive violation* Observed standing water, dirt, and organic matter growth underneath the righthand side drink machine at the front of the establishment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: *3rd Consecutive violation* Observed exposed rough concrete flooring in the bar area. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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*3rd Consecutive Violation* Observed soda guns at bar were caked with organic buildup inside of the nozzles. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed standing water and spoilage buildup pooling in recessed areas of kitchen floor around closed drainage covers. Observed garbage and other food debris piled up inside of the mop sink and multiple drains in the kitchen area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: *2nd Consecutive violation* Observed exposed rough concrete flooring in the bar area. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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*3rd Consecutive Violation* Observed soda guns at bar were caked with organic buildup inside of the nozzles. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed multiple roaches (american cockroach) running around in and out of the drains underneath the rinse sink and dishwasher at the back of the kitchen. Drains were full of garbage. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. PIC took pictures for the pest control company. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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No quat test strips were at the establishment at time of inspection. 3-compartment sink was currently in use with no testing device for sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed standing water and spoilage buildup pooling in recessed areas of kitchen floor around closed drainage covers. Observed garbage and other food debris piled up inside of the mop sink and multiple drains in the kitchen area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: *2nd Consecutive violation* Observed exposed rough concrete flooring in the bar area. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed rodent droppings under soda syrup rack by the mop sink. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. PIC provided invoice from licensed pest control company on current treatment. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Consecutive repeat: 2nd. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 9/1/25.

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Observed handwashing sink on the cookline with used rags inside the sink and the handwashing sink in the back with bottles of dish soap inside. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed build up of organic matter by the shoot of the ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Consecutive repeat: 2nd. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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: Observed in-use dishwasher at the bar chlorine sanitizer levels below 50ppm at the time of inspection. In mechanical chlorine dishwashers, food contact surfaces must be sanitized with chlorine levels between 50-100ppm. Bartender primed dishwasher and chlorine sanitizer levels were between 50-100ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed cheddar cheese 60*F, ricotta cheese 63*F, mozzarella cheese 44-50*F, pizza sauce 64*F in cold table by the cookline. Per PIC, TCS food items were placed in unit within the past hour after lunch rush. Observed TCS cooked meatballs 44-45*F in the cold table by the pizza oven. PIC stated meatballs were in the cold table since the previous day. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held less than 4 hours were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. TCS meatballs in the cold table since the previous day were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrected at the time of inspection.

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Observed pizza sauce made with TCS cut tomatoes in a large, covered container deeper than 4" in the walk in cooler at 65-68*F. Per PIC, pizza sauce was made less than 2 hours prior. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. PIC instructed employee to add ice wand and ice as an ingredient at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed fruit flies by the dishwasher area in the back kitchen, bar and prep area. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and limit pest harborage conditions. All pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Consecutive repeat: 2nd. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed rodent droppings under soda syrup rack by the mop sink. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/21/25.

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Observed exposed rough concrete flooring in the bar area. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed handwashing sinks in both restrooms onsite and the handwash sink by the dishwasher have hot water between 81*F-82*F. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 5/30/25.

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Observed build up of organic matter by the shoot of the ice machine. Observed build up inside the soda gun of brown organic matter. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed butter 119*F, marinara sauce with cut tomatoes 122*F, cheese sauce 125*F in the hot holding unit by the cookline. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC stated the food items being improperly hot held had been there for less than 2 hours. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed two spray bottles of raid pest control in the managers office. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed fruit flies by the dishwasher area in the back kitchen. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and limit pest harborage conditions. All pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed standing water and spoilage buildup pooling in recessed areas of kitchen floor around closed drainage covers. Observed filter-less open vent with dust buildup in the back of the kitchen next to the entrance to the bar area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed TCS food items with internal temperatures between 48F - 52F stored in the bottom compartment of the prep cooler by the pizza oven. TCS foods included cooked chicken, cut tomatoes, cheese, and sliced deli meats. The person in charge stated the food items had been stocked from the walk-in cooler less than 1 hour ago.

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Observed prep cooler with minimum interal ambient temperature of 50F in the bottom compartment. TCS foods stored inside the prep cooler had internal temperatures between 48F -52F. The person in charge discontinued use of the prep cooler and replaced the unit with a working prep cooler at the time of inspection and placed a work order for service.

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Observed ice scoop with handle touching ice for consumtion in an ice bin at the bar.

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.... Observed sliced chicken, buffalo chicken in pre portioned bags and spinach all at a temperature of 46-48*F in drawer cooler on prep line. Person in charge explained that the items have been in the drawer for less than 2 hours prior. Person in charge moved all products to walk in cooler at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers... Observed multiple spray bottles with liquid inside and no labeling hanging above mop sink. Person in charge informed working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Person in charge discarded spray bottles at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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.... Observed beef steaks in small pre portioned bags in container with lid on top at a temperature of 58*F. Person in charge informed When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Person in charge spread beef out on sheet pan at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring... Observed nats near mop sink and in bar area. Person in charge informed they shall monitor pests and have pest control as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained... Observed leaking pipe under hand washing sink nearest to pizza oven. Person in charge informed all systems shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas... Observed floor of freezer unattached from concrete. Person in charge informed metal lining of floor shall be attached concrete. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions... Observed standing water near dishwashing area. Person in charge informed facility shall be cleaned at a frequency where there is no standing water. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage Observed two drains in the kitchen area used for the dump sink and dishwashing machine with sewage water filled up and overflown onto the floor. The person in charge could not unclog the drains and stated that the issue had been ongoing. Sewage must be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including the use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage Observed two drains in the kitchen area used for the dump sink and dishwashing machine with sewage water filled up and overflown onto to floor. The person in charge could not unclog the drains and stated that the issue had been ongoing. Sewage must be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including the use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. >>> On cookline, observed light green liquid and food particles in basin of end handwashing sink. On cookline, observed a trash bin stored in front of middle handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Discussed importance of proper handwashing sink maintenance and operation with Person in Charge (PIC). PIC removed food from basin of sink and moved trash bin to allow for access to sink. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers >>> Observed two unlabeled spray bottles stored near beer walk-in refrigerator and one unlabeled spray bottle stored at mop sink all containing a clear liquid. Per Person in Charge (PIC) spray bottles contained sanitizer. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Discussed importance of properly labeling all chemical bottles with PIC. PIC labeled spray bottles at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>> Observed missing floor tiles in front of walk-in freezer and in warewashing area. Observed floor of walk-in freezer bowing creating gaps in floor. Facility flooring shall be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Please repair and maintain in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd