Zipps Sports Grill

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Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink inside bar area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a dicer being stored as clean that had an accumulation of food debris between the cutting surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In walk-in refrigerator observed several TCS food items past the 7 day disposition date. Items included mozzarella cheese (9/5 and 9/6), salsa (9/9), turkey chili (9/3), xxx hot cooked peppers (9/9). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed employee on the cook line wearing gloves while placing raw beef patties on the grill; hands came into contact with raw beef. Employee then removed gloves, put on a new pair, and began to open a bag of buns. PIC educated employee about properly washing hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Cold holding prep unit along cook line was holding TCS foods between 46-56*F. TCS items included sour cream, guacamole with cut tomatoes, cut tomatoes, cut lettuces, salsa, deli ham, deli turkey, tuna, and blue cheese. Per PIC the unit was checked at 10:30 (about 3 hours prior) and unit was temping properly. It was discovered that the cold holding unit had been unplugged. The unit was plugged back in and it began to obtain 41*F. TCS items on top part of prep unit were placed on ice to cool to 41*F, and items in bottom portion of unit were moved to walk-in refrigerator to cool to 41*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed pre cooked pizza and in house onion straws being held under Time as a Public Health Control but not having a time stamp and having an internal temperature of 67-72*F. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of these food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the cook touch raw hamburger meat (beef), dispose of their gloves, but proceeded to glove back up and touch a burrito before washing their hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee was instructed to wash their hands before continuing to work on orders. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In the prep cooler closest to the kitchen entrance, observed chicken rolls, philly steak rolls, mozzarella sticks, mozzarella cheese and feta cheese having internal temperatures of 55-59*F. Employee states these food items had been in the unit for more than 4 hours. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed cooked pizza being placed on Time as a Public Health control but not having a time stamp. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing the process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Pizza was made less than 1 hour prior to the inspection since they had just opened. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the prep cooler closest to the kitchen entrance having an ambient temperature of 60*F using min/max thermometer. 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. Please do not use this unit to store TCS foods until working properly. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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THIRD OCCURRENCE - Observed industrial canner and a dicer with dried food debris on the food contact surfaces. Per PIC the equipment had not been used the day of the inspection and were stored as clean. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In walk-in refrigerator observed a large covered container (about two feet deep) of tomato-based pizza sauce that had been cooked the day before on 6/11 and cooled via ice bath. Pizza sauce was holding at 51*F. Cooling log in kitchen showed that a temperature was not obtained to verify that the sauce had been cooled to 41*F prior to being placed into walk-in. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed an accumulation of dust on back kitchen refrigerator, floors, and soda machine equipment. Also observed an accumulation of food debris under dish machine. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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No certified food manager certification available at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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SECOND OCCURRENCE Hand sink near walk-in refrigerator on kitchen prep line was missing paper towels. Also, bar hand sink was missing paper towels. PIC provided during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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SECOND OCCURRENCE In reach-in refrigerator across from fryer inspector observed a container of corn dog batter (with raw shelled eggs) being stored above raw fish. In walk-in refrigerator inspector observed a prep tray with raw shelled eggs and raw beef being stored directly above a large container of celery. In walk-in, inspector observed a working container of beer being stored below raw beef patties. In walk-in refrigerator inspector observed pans of raw beef burgers and raw chicken being stored above focaccia and pizza dough. PIC re-arranged all items during inspection so that cross contamination would not occur. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Chlorine dish machine was in-use during inspection. Inspector observed a chlorine concentration of 0ppm while dishes were being washed. The supply bucket of chlorine was empty and PIC replaced with a new supply bucket. All dishes were re-washed once the dish machine reached a chlorine concentration of 50 ppm (must be between 50-100 ppm). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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THIRD OCCURRENCE In walk-in refrigerator inspector observed a container of cooked mushrooms dated 11/26. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Near dish machine inspector observed a spray nozzle hanging below the rim of the sink. No backflow preventer was present. PIC moved spray nozzle to hook that was on the spray nozzle line so that a 1 inch air gap was present. Maintain at all times when not in-use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Reach-in freezer in kitchen prep area has a heavy water leak inside. Condenser is completely frozen over and water has dripped onto shelving and packaged foods, and then frozen. Please repair unit so that it is in good working order and move food items so that they are not under the leaking condenser. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Floor on beer side of walk-in cooler is starting to become warped. Parts are beginning to come up from the ground and water is beginning to pool. Please correct so that floor is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Reach-in freezer in kitchen prep area has a heavy water leak inside. Condenser is completely frozen over and water has dripped onto shelving and packaged foods, and then frozen. Please repair unit so that it is in good working order and move food items so that they are not under the leaking condenser. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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At bar hand sink hot water is only coming out at a very slow trickle. PIC will repair sink so that adequate flow is provided to both hot and cold water. PIC provided proof of maintenance request dated 8/20, and currently awaiting maintenance scheduled for next week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. *2nd violation*

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Floor on beer side of walk-in cooler is starting to become warped. Parts are beginning to come up from the ground and water is beginning to pool. Please correct so that floor is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed employee wearing gloves drop a wiping cloth on the ground and pick wiping cloth up. Without changing gloves employee continued to grab a bowl and a plate/tray for a customer and fill the tray with fries and chicken fingers. Also observed employee on dish line washing dirty dishes, handling dirty dishes, and then immediately pull a clean tray out of the dish machine to dry. Discussed with PIC who educated employees about properly washing hands when they have become contaminated and prior to handling food or clean dishes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In back kitchen prep area near reach-in freezer the hand sink did not have paper towels. PIC provided and will maintain at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In reach-in refrigerator across from gill line observed an open container of raw chicken being stored directly over a squirt bottle and a larger container of ranch dressing. Chicken was moved during inspection. PIC will ensure that all raw foods are properly stored to prevent contamination. Discussed proper food storage with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In back kitchen prep area observed a dicer with food debris between the cutting surfaces. The dicer was being stored as clean. Also observed an industrial can opener with food debris on the surface. PIC will ensure that all equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized prior to being stored as clean. Dicer and can opener were moved to dish area to be properly cleaned. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In reach-in refrigerator on server line observed an opened container of milk that was dated 8/9. PIC confirmed this was the date milk was opened and voluntarily discarded milk. Ensure that all TCS foods are only kept for 7 days. 2nd occurrence. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Reach-in freezer in kitchen prep area has a heavy water leak inside. Condenser is completely frozen over and water has dripped onto shelving and packaged foods, and then frozen. Please repair unit so that it is in good working order and move food items so that they are not under the leaking condenser. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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At bar hand sink hot water is only coming out at a very slow trickle. PIC will repair sink so that adequate flow is provided to both hot and cold water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Floor on beer side of walk-in cooler is starting to become warped. Parts are beginning to come up from the ground and water is beginning to pool. Please correct so that floor is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 no handwashing cleanser available at handwashing sink at the center bar area. Observed no handwashing cleanser available at handwashing sink located in the ware washing area by the 3-comp sink. Observed no handwashing cleanser available at handwashing sink located at food bus station connected to the kitchen. Handwashing cleanser must be readily available at all times to promote healthy handwashing activities. PIC stocked handwashing sinks with soap at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. --- Observed a container of red salsa datemarked 02/08 in the walk-in unit at time of inspection. PIC stated salsa is cooked in house. Discussed date marking procedures with PIC. Pan of red salsa stocked on tabletop prep cooler unit was portioned from container datemarked 02/08; per PIC. Both container and pan of salsa was embargoed and PIC discarded items at time of inspection. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked within the first 24 hours of prep and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed the importance of discarding all RTE/TCS foods after 7 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions --- Observed large pools of water around the ice machine/single use article storage and around the dishwasher. The person in charge indicated that the water around the ice machine is from loose ice when employees fill ice buckets and the water in the dish area is from the spray arm when employees wash dishes. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. The establishment must be cleaning up spills at a frequency that precludes standing water puddles. Also observed yellow chunks of ice at the bottom of the mug freezer behind the bar; establishment must be defrosting the mug freezer at a frequency that precludes the build up of chunks of ice. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 hand sink near the dish wash machine, hand wash sink near the pick up order line, sink near the bar and sink at the bar did not have available hand wash soap. Person in charge stated that soap was just delivered and new hand wash dispensers were just ordered. Person in charge placed hand wash soap at each hand wash sink. Discussed importance of having hand drying provisions readily available for employees to encourage proper handwashing throughout the establishment. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 no available paper towels at the hand wash sink near the dish wash machine. Person in charge placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. Discussed importance of having hand drying provisions readily available for employees to encourage proper handwashing throughout the establishment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-7-202.12 (C), Pf: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator >>Observed a can of insect pesticide above hand wash sink near the veggie prep sink. Only certified pest control shall spray/control pests at food establishments. Person in charge disposed of the spray can. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

>>Observed walk in cooler had food debris and organic matter on the floors. Please ensure storage areas are frequently cleaned and sanitized to avoid contamination and pest issues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection