Bambino's Sports Grill

Inspector's notes

Observed items in three door sandwich cooler across from grill at 44-45*F. Items included sliced turkey (45*F), sliced and diced tomatoes (44*F), process jalapenos and salsas (44-45*F). Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Items were placed into walk in cooler and small two door counter heigh refrigeration in kitchen. Observed shrimp in same refrigerator at 46*F. As per owner, item had been in cooler since the day before and was discarded. Advised person in charge to have staff check food temperatures after meal rushes to ensure food remains at 41*F during the day. 2nd consecutive violation Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed sandwich prep cooler on site with an internal ambient temperature of 46-47*F using max/min thermometer, Cold hold equipment must be able to maintain food at 41*F or lower. Owner contacted repair company for repair. Temperature control for safety foods were moved to walk in cooler and small prep cooler in kitchen. Items frequently used were placed in ice bath to keep at 41*F. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation Reinspection to be completed on of before Thursday, Dec 4, 2025. Emailed service receipt and photo of thermometer in refrigerator.

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Observed wiping cloths stored in water with 0 ppm sanitizer.

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Observed hot dogs 44*F, buttermilk ranch 46*F, TCS salsa with cut tomatoes 47*F, grilled mushrooms 46*F, cooked rice 48*F, deli roast beef and turkey 44*F in the walk-in cooler. 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. Per PIC walk-in cooler went through a defrost cycle within the past hour. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed walk-in at 45.6*F per inspectors ambient air thermometer with TCS food items inside the unit at 44*F-48*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/6/25.

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Observed handwash sink coming off the wall and sealing separated from the wall by the cookline and server station. Fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed container of raw ground beef and open container of raw beef patties stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Owner rearranged to proper location at time of inspection, and proper food storage was reviewed. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed several copper lined mugs mixed with aluminum lined copper mugs in bar cabinet. Per owner, copper lined mugs are no longer used due to fading - mugs were discarded at time of inspection. Reviewed copper use at time of inspection - copper cannot be used in contact with carbonated beverages, or food/drink with a pH below 6 (wine, vinegar, etc.). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed various raw meats in buckets on the floor of the walk in. Food must be protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. PIC added crates at least 6 inches off the floor under the food buckets. Correct By: 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 handling raw ground beef with gloved hands before changing gloves to handle ready to eat buns without washing hands prior. Instructed employee to wash hands before continuing. Please ensure hands are washed after handling raw animal products and before handling ready to eat food items (changing gloves does not substitute for proper hand washing). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination... Observed care of raw eggs being stored on shelf above roast beef in walk-in cooler, eggs were moved to safe location at time. Please ensure raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. >>> In walk-in refrigerator, observed a container of raw bacon stored on shelf above containers of dressings and a container of raw, ground beef slider patties stored directly on top of a container of cooked pulled pork. Raw animal foods shall be separated during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE (ready to eat) foods and cooked RTE foods. Discussed importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination with Person in Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw bacon and raw ground beef for proper storage. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers >>> Throughout kitchen, observed unlabeled spray bottles - 2 with a yellow liquid, 1 with a blue liquid and 1 with a clear liquid. Per Person in Charge (PIC) spray bottles contained degreaser, window cleaner and bleach. 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 spray bottles containing chemicals with PIC. PIC labeled spray bottles. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection