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2922 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-78994

Score based on 15 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

80
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Jul 20, 2023 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Aug 1, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 16, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 56 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 4 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 72 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)Apr 16, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 29, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 23, 2024 — Routine — score 41 (3 priority, 2 foundation, 4 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 47 (3 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Feb 28, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 81 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Nov 3, 2025 — Routine — score 62 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 81 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Jun 11, 2026 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)92
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history18 on record

2026

Jun 11, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

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#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand wash soap available at the 2 hand wash stations in the back of house. The person in charge refilled at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that all hand wash stations must have a hand wash cleanser available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

****2nd Consecutive Violation**** Observed dunnage racks in walk-in cooler constructed of raw. Discussed with the person in charge that all non-food contact surfaces should be constructed of a smooth easily cleanable surface. Suggested painting the wood with a high gloss non toxic paint. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

****3rd Consecutive Violation**** Observed build up of food residues and splatter on handles and other non-food contact surfaces of food equipment such as reach in coolers, prep coolers, and other equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

****3rd Consecutive Violation**** Observed a build up of food debris on the floor under the storage racks of the walk-in cooler, on the walls of the walk in cooler, walls behind the prep tables, under and around food equipment. 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. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed large areas of the bar flooring bubbling and coming up off the foundation. Discussed with person in charge that the floors must stay smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Suggested repairing floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 3, 2026Routine1 priority4 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

****2nd Consecutive Violation**** Observed a build up of food debris on the floor under the storage racks of the walk-in cooler, on the walls of the walk in cooler, walls behind the prep tables, under and around food equipment. 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.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed dish machine that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. The person in charge placed a work order at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a chlorine dish machine should measure between 50-100ppm. Until unit is repaired, establishment will wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes in the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Observed dunnage racks in walk-in cooler constructed of wood and lined with cardboard. The wood and cardboard were encrusted with food debris. Discussed with the person in charge that all non-food contact surfaces should be constructed of a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

****2nd Consecutive Violation**** Observed build up of food residues and splatter on handles and other non-food contact surfaces of food equipment such as reach in coolers, prep coolers, and other equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed water leak on valve on the top back of the dish machine. Observed leak under the left side of the 3 compartment sink. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2025

Nov 3, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation3 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken and shrimp fried rolls with internal temperature of 71F in a container above the prep cooler by the cook line. The person in charge stated the rolls had been fried 30 minutes ago and reheated the rolls to 165F in the microwave at the time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of milk and half/half with internal temperature between 47F -51F stored in a reach in cooler behind the bar. The person in charge stated the dairy items had been delivered less than 1 hour ago and moved the dairy items to an alternate cooler for rapid cooling.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed reach in cooler behind the bar with minimum ambient internal temperature of 53F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. TCS food items stored inside the reach in cooler had internal temperature of 47-51F. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach in cooler at the time of inspection and directed employees to no longer use reach in for storage of TCS cold holding.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: 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: Corrected at time of inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Oberved rice scoop stored in a container with water at ambient temperature next to the rice cooker. Discussed between use storage of utensils. The person in charge discarded the water and replaced the rice scoop at the time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of food residues and splatter on handles and other non-food contact surfaces of food equipment such as reach in coolers, prep coolers, and other equipment.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a build up of food debris on the floor under the storage racks of the walk-in cooler, on the walls of the walk in cooler, walls behind the prep tables, under and around food equipment.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: 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.

Jun 17, 2025Routine1 priority4 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified manager present at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a certified manager should be present during hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 10th Consecutive Violation

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive organic matter buildup on the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. 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 dish machine that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. The person in charge placed a work order at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a chlorine dish machine should measure between 50-100ppm. Until unit is repaired, establishment will wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes in the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation.

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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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Observed dunnage racks in walk-in cooler constructed of wood and lined with cardboard. The wood and cardboard were encrusted with food debris. Discussed with the person in charge that all non-food contact surfaces should be constructed of a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed water leak on valve on the top back of the dish machine. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed damaged caulking behind the 3 compartment sink. Discussed with the person in charge that all sinks should be sealed to the wall with a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of food debris, grease, trash, and other soils on the floors of the walk in cooler, kitchen, dry storage, and restrooms. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6th Consecutive Violation. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed large areas of the bar flooring bubbling and coming up off the foundation. Floors must stay smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Please have floors repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 6, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 28, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon Re-inspection all violations due for correction have been corrected. No beetles or evidence of pests was observed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

This is the 9th repeat violation. At time of inspection, no certified food manager was present on the premises.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

This is the 5th repeat violation. Observed an accumulation of food debris, grease, trash, and other soils on the floors of the walk in cooler, kitchen, and dry storage. Please have the floors cleaned more frequently to prevent the accumulation of soils. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed large areas of the bar flooring bubbling and coming up off the foundation. Floors must stay smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Please have floors repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 19, 2025Routine3 priority1 foundation3 coreD°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed not leaving the back door open. Re-inspection for the elimination of the pest issue will be scheduled for Friday Feb 28th.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

This is the 9th repeat violation. At time of inspection, no certified food manager was present on the premises.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

In the back, tall reach in cooler, observed bags of raw pork stored on top of bags of raw veggies. In the same fridge, observed a pan of raw beef over pans of cooked pork and chicken. Employees moved foods to proper storage.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: 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. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed the dishwashing machine in use with 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer after a fresh cycle. Chlorine must remain at 50 - 200 ppm as stated on the bottle. Until unit is repaired, establishment will wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes in the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

In the cold holding prep unit outside of the kitchen, observed cooked pork at 75*F, cooked chicken at 68*F, and cooked beef at 73*F. Per employee, all foods were cooked and placed in the unit to cool at 9:00am, 7 hours prior. Discussed cooling methods and using the walk in cooler to cool foods. Foods were embargoed.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

In the dry storage shelving, observed 7 large black beetles in various boxes and containers. One beetle was observed crawling in the tempura flour. Flour was embargoed. Establishment must remain free of pests. Please have area pest free prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed two in use knives stored between prep coolers in the kitchen. Knives should be stored in a clean safe place between uses and not in between units. Employee removed knives from between units. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

This is the 5th repeat violation. Observed an accumulation of food debris, grease, trash, and other soils on the floors of the walk in cooler, kitchen, and dry storage. Please have the floors cleaned more frequently to prevent the accumulation of soils. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed large areas of the bar flooring bubbling and coming up off the foundation. Floors must stay smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Please have floors repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Dec 18, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 19, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

This is the 8th repeat violation. At time of inspection, no certified food manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM present for the next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no handwashing cleanser was available at the handwashing sink in the bar.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: 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: Corrected at time of inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the handwashing sink in the bar leaking while turned off. Please have this faucet repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

This is the 4th repeat violation. Observed an accumulation of food, grease, and debris under the cooking equipment in the kitchen. Observed food debris under the dry storage shelving. Floors must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent accumulation of soils. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Aug 23, 2024Routine3 priority2 foundation4 coreD°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed labeling spray bottles and cleaning of the exterior of equipment.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

This is the 7th repeat violation. At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM on the premises for the next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee dump ice into the handwashing sink in the bar. Handwashing sink must not be used for any other purposes than handwashing. This means ice must be dumped in the food prep sink on the other end of the bar. Had discussion with PIC about proper place to dump ice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a bag of raw shrimp, a bag of raw chicken, and a bag of raw beef all thawing in a colander on top of a thawed package of raw beef. All raw products must be stored separate to prevent the risk of cross contamination. Manager separated the raw products by cook temperatures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed slimy organic matter accumulating on the deflector panel on the inside of the ice maker. Ice maker interior should be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent any organic matter growth. Please have ice maker interior cleaned and cleaned more frequently. 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 the dishwashing machine in use with 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer after 3 fresh cycles. Chlorine sanitizer must be kept in the concentration as stated on the container (50-100 ppm). Until the dishwasher is repaired, establishment will utilize the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In the cold holding prep unit next to the entrance to the kitchen, obseved cut cabbage at 48*F and several containers of bean sprouts at 49-51*F.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-207.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a bottle of Dayquil on the tea bar counter with various food/drink items.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a large quantity of recently cooked noodles in a plastic colander in a trash bag cooling in the low boy prep cooler on the line. Noodles were removed from the trash bag and placed in the walk in cooler to cool rapidly.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

This is the 2nd consecutive violation. Observed 3 knives being stored in between the cold holding unit and prep table on the food prep line. Area was visibly dirty. Knives were washed. Discussed proper storage of in use utensils with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

This is the 3rd repeat violation. Observed grease and food debris accumulating on the floors behind the kitchen cooking equipment and the back cook line equipment. Observed soils, trash, and other debris accumulating on the floor of the bar area. Floors must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to preclude any soils. Please have floors cleaned and cleaned more frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 29, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed pest control with PIC.Observed 2 dead roaches but no living insects.Discussed cans of raid and pesticide usage.Re-inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Cindy Le

Apr 16, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have NOT been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Re-inspection will be scheduled for Friday April 26th.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Cindy L.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence In the corner by the back door, observed 2 live roaches and 4 long insects. Establishment had pest control company come by and spray and manager has placed flour on the floor wall junction as a tracking powder. No pest control report available at the time of inspection. Establishment must remain free of pests. Will follow up with a re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Apr 4, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt time of inspection no certified food manager (CFM) was on the premises. A CFM Must be on the premises at all times of operation. Please have a CFM present for the next inspection. This is the 6th repeat of this violation. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;Re-inspection for the pest activity will be scheduled for Monday, 4/15Discussed cooling methods. Discussed monitoring dishwashing machine. 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: 400,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Phong N.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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 3 large 60 liter pots of beef broth. Beef broth was made in-house yesterday and placed in the walk in cooler to cool around 5 pm yesterday. Broth was still at 50-52*F today at 11:30am. Cooling Temperature/time controlled for safety (TCS) foods is required to be completed, below 41*F, within 6 hours of cooling. Per manager, no temperatures of the broth were taken this morning. Broth was embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use In the ice maker room by the tea/boba bar, observed a bottle of "Home Roach Killer" stored on the floor under the handwashing sink. All pesticides must be used by certified applicators only. Pesticide was removed from establishment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence By the back door, observed 20+ long slender insects going in and out of the wall/floor junction. By the same back door, observed a plastic crate being used to raise large boxes of dry noodles off the ground. In the crate, observed 30+ Roaches in different life stages crawling in and out of the crate, on the box of dry, prepackaged noodle, and in the surrounding boxes. Roaches were localized to the back door area. Establishment must remain free of pests. Reviewed pest control with manager. Inspector will follow up in 10 days to verify establishment is free of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage In the back prep area, observed 4 knives being stored between the wall and prep table with the wall being visibly dirty. In the kitchen, observed 2 knives being stored between the cold holding cooler and prep table with the cooler being visibly dirty. All knives were removed and sent to be washed. Utensils should be stored in clean safe areas between uses. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained In the kitchen, observed the handwashing sink leaking with a steady stream while turned off. In the back cooking area, observed the food prep sink without hot water and the drain leaking into a pan. All plumbing must be kept in good repair. Please have sinks repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed grease build up on the walls and floors around the cooking equipment in the kitchen and back cooking area. Walls and floors should be cleaned as frequently as needed to prevent build up of grease and food. Please have these areas cleaned more frequently. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Dec 19, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment has obtained test strips and sent a photo of them to inspector for verification. Violation has been corrected. Photo uploaded to EDMS.

Dec 13, 2023Routine2 priority2 foundation4 coreC°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt time of inspection, no employee on the premises was a certified food manager. Please have a certified food manager on the premises for the next inspection. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;Please obtain test strips prior to Wednesday December 27th. Once obtained, please email or text a photo of them to the inspector for verification. 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: 5,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Cindy L.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. At time of inspection, the approved handwashing sink for the tea bar was not being used as a handwashing sink and, instead, had a sponge and dish soap in the basin. Employees were using the handwashing sink in the ice maker room when needing to wash their hands. Spoke with PIC about using the sink in the tea bar for only handwashing. Establishment set it up to be a handwashing sink. 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. At time of inspection, no paper towels or other hand drying provision was available at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. A hand drying provision must be kept available for each hand washing sink. Manager replaced the towels at the sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. In the cold holding prep cooler directly outside the kitchen, observed a plate of cooked pork at 52*F, cooked beef at 56*F, and cooked chicken at 60*F. Foods were on plates on top of the containers in the unit. Foods were placed in unit approximately 2 hours prior. Foods were placed in the lower portion of the unit to cool. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed an old bar towel harboring 10+ beetles. No other pest activity was observed. Had discussion with PIC about monitoring pest activity and eliminating places that may attract or harbor pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Repeat Violation Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed containers of sauces being stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area. Please ensure that all food is kept off of the floor by a minimum of 6 inches. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe Observed washed basil and raw oxtail being stored in a scented trash bag with the food in contact with the inside of the bag. Materials that are used to make single-service and single-use articles may not allow the migration of deleterious substances and shall be safe. Basil and beef were embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Establishment did not have testing strips for the chlorine sanitizer for the dishwashing machine. Chlorine test strips must be kept available at all times. Please obtain chlorine test strips prior to re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen dripping continuously while turned off. Please ensure that plumbing remains in good repair. Please have the sink fixed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed soiled carboard and towels being used to absorb liquids under the wok station and in the walk in cooler. Towels and cardboard were black and soiled with grease and debris. All indoor surfaces must be nonabsorbent, smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Please remove the cardboard and towels from the floors. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 16, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Water for handwashing sink by the ice maker has been turned back on. Discussed not using this sink for any other purposes including storing the ice scoop.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Ngan L.

Aug 1, 2023Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have NOT been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Quin D.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Upon re-inspection, water was still turned off at the handwashing sink by the ice maker. Please ensure that all handwashing sinks are maintained to be available at all times. Please have water turned back on prior to re-inspection on August 15th. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Jul 20, 2023Routine1 foundation3 coreB

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt time of inspection, observed no certified food manager on the premises. At all times of food handling and operation, a certified food manager must be present. Please have a certified food manager on the premises for next inspection. This is the 4th consecutive report with this violation. This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to manager. Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Quin D.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. At time of inspection, the water for the handwashing sink in the ice maker room was turned off and sink was not available for use. In the basin of the ice maker room handwashing sink, observed the ice scoop being stored in the basin. To ensure employees are able to wash their hands when needed a handwashing sink must be kept available in the bar area. This sink is to be turned back on and made available. In the tea bar, the approved handwashing sink is no longer being used as a handwashing sink. To ensure employees have a working handwashing sink, spoke with PIC about using the approved handwashing sink for handwashing only. Inspector will follow up in 10 days to ensure water is turned back on for the ice maker room handwashing sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises In the dry food storage room, observed containers of sauces stored on the ground. In the back cooking area, observed a bag of onions stored on the ground. All foods must be stored 6 inches off of the ground to protect them from contamination. Foods were moved to proper storage. Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Upon inspection, the handwashing sink at the tea bar does not have a splash guard up and there is a water filling station directly adjacent to the handwashing sink. Please have a smooth, durable, non-absorbent splash guard added to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed low water pressure at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Kitchen sink also was dripping when turned off. Please have the sink repaired. Observed the hot water knob missing for the handwashing sink in the bar also. Please have this repaired. Handwashing sinks must be kept in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed a large amount of grease, food debris, and residues accumulating on the floors of the kitchen, walk in cooler, and dry food storage. Please have the floors cleaned more frequently to prevent any accumulation of soils. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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