Gelato Tavern

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Discussed using quaternary based sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration levels before washing dishes with manager.

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Raymond P. Report e-mailed.Reviewed tentative days/hours of operation with owner. Information on file updated. Establishment only serves waffles on Saturdays and Sundays at this time. Provided New Owner handout, grade card guidance document, and Permit Suspension criteria document via e-mail.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Raymond Perez

Final construction inspection. Construction complete and approved.This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, meaning issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Note that fees paid up to this inspection approval did not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Checks and money orders are also accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail. For further instructions on mail in payments please refer to the printed invoice.Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is also the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Store will be approved without ceiling with supervisory approval. Pipe overhead is a vent stack. No rood drains run over head. Limited food service allowed in the front food service area, Waffle iron, gelato case, espresso machine and coffee brewer. If the food service is expanded you will be required to install a washable ceiling in the food service area.Please look at the requirements below and make sure you are ready for operation.1). Provide a or multiple buckets marked sanitizer for your sanitizer solution.2). Provide test strips so you can assess the sanitizer concentration showing 50-100 PPM bleach or the required concentration of quaternary ammonia in the buckets and 3- compartment sink.3). Provide wiping cloths for in the sanitizer solution.4). Provide a thermometer to check the actual food temperature with alcohol swabs for cleaning of the thermometer. This can be a metal stem thermometer or a thermocouple.5). Provide a thermometer in each refrigerator and freezer so you can monitor the ambient holding temperature in the unit. Make sure to place them so they are easily accessible and not in front of a cooling fan giving the wrong reading.6). Please provide non-latex gloves for handling ready to eat foods and make sure they are not latex.7). Please provide dish wash soap and a sanitizer like bleach for proper dishwashing. 8). Bring all food handlers cards and Certified manager card on site and keep on file for review.9). Provide hand soap and paper towels at every hand wash sink.All other items were in order. E-mail has been set for electronic billing.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site.

Pre-final walk through with owner and the superintendent. The following items were discussed:1). Drain pan drain will need to be led to the mop sink.2). Please caulk the toilet at the floor juncture.3). Cut back the toilet mounting bolts and install caps.4). Provide hot water in the bathroom at the hand wash sink.5). For the RO system. Install a reduced pressure zone backflow valve (ASSE1013) upstream of the RO system. Install with hub drain and lead drain to the floor sink. Install valve between 12 inches and 5 feet from the floor. Valve will require testing (certification) before final inspection.Store will be approved without ceiling with supervisory approval. Pipe overhead is a vent stack. No rood drains run over head.All other items were in order. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site.

First walk through with the superintendent. The Following items were discussed:1). Front service area and storage room will be based out with coved base.2). Front service and storage room will have smooth and and easily cleanable surfaces for floor and walls. Same for restroom.3). Water heater will be on a stand in the corner.4). The storage area will have a hard lid ceiling. Paint with a washable ceiling.5). Install a light in the storage room in the ceiling or surface mount..6). All lights in the service area will need to be shatter proof, replace glass bulbs with plastic LED.7). FRP will be installed in the storage room and behind the three compartment sink.8). Install a separate water line with faucet at the three compartment sink, just above the mop sink for possible future chemical dispensers.9). Repair or replace the door sweep on the back door.10). Restroom walls will be painted with a washable paint.11). Restroom door will be made self closing.12). A dual check valve will be required upstream of the Espresso machine. Valve must meet ASSE 1022.13). Recirculation pump may be omitted if wanted but it is advised.14). All vent pipes will be painted black.16). Sneeze guard is not required if you keep all food and food handling along the back wall, you will have to install it when work migrates towards the front. 60" total height with pony wall is minimum.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site.

*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on May 29th 2023 This email has been automatically sent and provided as a courtesy to notify you that your application and plans have been reviewed in accordance with code. You will receive a notification of “APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT WITH CONDITIONS” letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. No reply to this email is required. For further instructions please refer to the letter. Thank you. *** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***