W M Sacks & Co
B°4247 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18314
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 12, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked rice dated 6/2, grilled chicken dated 6/4, house-made marinara sauce dated 6/5, and cooked pasta dated 6/4 in walk-in cooler. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed knives being stored between prep coolers, and in-use utensils held in water that was 100°F. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Feb 18, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking procedures with person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed the grease trap located in the back of the establishment being overfilled and having a container of grease on the side. Please ensure to empty the grease trap frequently to prevent any accumulation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-402.12 - Core: Grease Trap
2025
Nov 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed low-temp dishwasher sanitizer concentration. Provided log sheet for chlorine sanitizer upon request.
Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Emphasized importance of monitoring ambient temperatures of all refrigeration to ensure units are holding cold.
Apr 1, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed copper use limitations.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup on interior facet of nozzles at customer self-service soda tower. Please ensure food contact surfaces of non-TCS foods are cleaned as often as necessary to be kept clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
2024
Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Sep 18, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed several in-use cutting boards with dark discoloration and deep grooves at sandwich make station and make line. Cutting surfaces shall be maintained in good condition so that they are smooth and easy to clean. Please resurface or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
May 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Cary Morrow
2023
Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager---Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Correct prior to next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Jan M.
Sep 5, 2023Routine4 priority1 coreall corrected on siteD°
Of note: Observed consumer advisory on menu for The Attic to have Reminder but not a Disclosure. Consumer advisory must state a disclosure that the items are served/can be ordered undercooked and a reminder that consuming undercooked items may increase foodborne illness, ex: (*) items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness. // Discussed removing plastic curtain that is in front of clean dish rack near three compartment sink as area must remain clean. // Discussed adding a hand sink near dish pit. Establishment only has one hand sink in main kitchen/dish area. // Discussed with PIC that spray nozzle must remain detached from faucet with Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) for cleaning of deli slicer or equip with a testable backflow prevention device such as an RPZ ASSE 1013. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #[20], [3-501.16(A)(2)and(B)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Request Notes: Hold for review,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Lee Williamson
Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Observed employee drinks in mugs, bottles, and cups above prep tables in kitchen where food prep was actively taking place. PIC had employees move drinks to proper storage at time of inspection. Employee food and drinks must be stored in a way to prevent potential contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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 employees to be washing hands for less than 5 seconds. Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with new single-use paper towel, and turn off handles with paper towel to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens. Employees washed hands for full 20 seconds at time of inspection. Corrected At Time Of Inspection PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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 placing raw bacon onto stove top using tightly gloved hands and then start to cut open avocado for customer sandwich without washing hands or removing gloves. Observed employee handling dirty dishes at three compartment sink with tightly gloved hands and then handle clean dishes to put away with same gloved hands. Had employee wash hands prior to continuing. Hands must be washed prior to donning new gloves when switching tasks where contamination could occur, after handling trash, coming into kitchen from using restroom, touching self/face/hair, and whenever contamination could occur to prevent spread of pathogens. Corrected At Time Of Inspection Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11, P: Reheating for 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating. Observed soup in hot holding unit behind point of sale at 135-145*F. PIC stated that soup had been put into unit to re-heat at 9:15am, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes prior to inspection. PIC stated soup was originally heated on 9/2, cooled down, and was currently being re-heated to 145*F. Had PIC place soup onto stove to rapid heat to 165*F within next 15 minutes. Discussed with PIC that TCS items that were previously cooled and/or not being heated directly from manufactured packaged product must be re-heated to at least 165*F prior to hot holding at 135*F. Observed soup at 170*F within 5 minutes. Discussed with PIC soup should be heated on stove prior to transferring to hot holding unit to ensure re-heating parameters are met: 165*F within 2 hours (135*F within 2 hours from manufactured packaging). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation 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 portioned deli containers of paste salad and potato salad at 47-52*F in front display case near point of sale. Unit observed at 45-46*F. Establishment has adequate other cold holding for business need. PIC stated items were placed in unit from walk-in approximately 2 hours prior. Had PIC move items to walk-in to rapid cool to below 41*F. PIC agrees not to use display case for TCS foods until serviced and observed at or below 41*F. TCS foods must be held at or below 41*F to prevent growth of pathogens. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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