Village Inn

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of cooked country gravy actively cooling in the walk in refrigerator. Internal temperatures were ranging from 71F-81F. Per PIC and cooling log, the items entered the cooling process at 9:35AM at 135F. At 1PM, 3.5 later, the items had not reached below 70F. PIC discarded items at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to ensure staff are stirring periodically to facilitate rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Certified Food Protection Manager not on site at the time of inspection. A 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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-- In walk-in refrigerator, unopened case of raw sirloin beef steaks were stored above ready-to-eat turkey, ham steaks, and pot roast. No visible contamination observed. 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.

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Observed chemical dishwasher in kitchen with a chlorine concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. PIC put in a work order to address the issue. PIC will use 3-compartment sink until chlorine concentration in the dishwasher can be corrected to measure between 50-100 ppm chlorine. Discussed the importance of proper sanitization of dishes and equipment with the PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Over 10 live small flies noted in ware wash area. A few live small flies observed near ice machine, and about 1-2 seen in other areas including office, service line, and mop sink area. Pest control was last administered on 8/8/25 with no sightings noted. Please continue to clean noted areas and have pest control administered within 10 days prior to re-inspection. ***3rd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Live small flies noted in ware wash area. No flies observed in pie station. Only one fly observed near damaged dish bucket. Pest control was last administered on 8/8/25 with no sightings noted. Please continue to clean noted areas and have pest control administered within 10 days prior to re-inspection. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Liquid egg, diced ham, cooked corn, and other TCS food items in prep cooler with internal temperatures of 44-50*F. The ambient temperature of the cooler was 44-46*F. PIC stated the items were stocked into the cooler either within the last 20 minutes (for the colder stuff) or about 3 hours and 40 minutes ago. TCS food items were moved to another cooler for cooling and continued cold holding. The cooler will not be used for cold holding TCS food items until it is able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Small flies noticed in pie prep area, below ware wash station area, and in damaged dish bucket near ice machine. Pest control was last administered on 8/8/25 with no sightings noted. PIC stated activity was beginning to be noticed this week. Please clean noted areas and have pest control administered within 10 days prior to re-inspection. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Over 10 live small flying insects observed below ware wash basins. PIC stated pest control services have been contacted but are waiting to work out a plan of service. Please have pest control administered prior to re-inspection on 5/8/25. ***3rd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Over 10 live small flying insects observed below ware wash basins. PIC stated pest control services have been contacted but are waiting to work out a plan of service. Please have pest control administered prior to re-inspection on 5/1/25. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Over 10 live small flying insects observed below ware wash basins. PIC stated pest control was last administered a few weeks ago. Please have pest control administered once again prior to re-inspection on 4/24/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the top sliding door for four prep tables (three on the cooking line, one across from the service window) to be broken or otherwise in disrepair. Top door is not easily secured in place, in multiple cases the hinge used to lock the top door in place was unfastened or missing. All TCS food product being stored within were at or below 41'F at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining all equipment in good repair with PIC. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - cover of AVB at mop sink is missing. Please replace/repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed - Section of coved base in men's restroom is damaged/missing in the big stall. Two small holes on all below coffee station. Pipe cover below prep table has become unattached from the wall. Please repair these areas to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and protect the inner walls from harborage of pests and/or damage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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. - Deli sliced turkey in prep cooler on cook-line found with internal temperature of 52*F. The deli turkey was the only item in the cooler that was above 41*F. PIC stated the turkey was not left out and was moved directly from the walk-in to the prep cooler. The ambient temperature of both coolers were 41*F or below. The turkey was in the corner and may have airflow issues. PIC will continue to monitor the area where the turkey was. Sliced tomato, cantaloupe, and other TCS food items in salad prep cooler found with internal temperatures of 47-48*F. PIC stated the cooler was stocked at 5:00 AM and last checked at 7:00 AM. PIC moved the TCS food items to the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling and will discard the items if they are not at 41*F or below prior to 9:30 AM. The ambient temperature of the cooler was also 47*F. The cooler will not be used for cold holding until it is repaired/replaced and able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence - Over 10 live roaches observed behind backsplash of ware wash station (corner near ice machine area). Pest control was last administered on 2/4/24 with no activity noted. PIC will have pest control administered within the next 10 days prior to re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence - Over 10 drain flies still present in the ware wash area. Please have pest control administered within the next 10 days prior to re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence - Over 10 drain flies still present in the ware wash area. Over 7 live insects observed crawling between wall covers behind compressor drawer near pie station. Please have pest control administered within the next 10 days prior to re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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. - Cooked Corn double panned in prep top cooler with internal temperature of 46*F. Portioned meats found with internal temperature of 51*F in prep top cooler; the meats found above 41*F were stacked above the fill line of the container, while the ones below the fill line were below 41*F. Temperatures verified with PIC's and inspector's calibrated probe thermometers. PIC stated the above items were placed within the coolers within the last 2 hours and moved them to the walk-in for cooling and continued cold holding. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: 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. - Cut cantaloupe found in upper portion of the salad prep cooler with internal temperature of 50*F. PIC stated the cantaloupe was cut this morning about 2 hours ago and moved it to the walk-in for cooling and continued cold holding. Discussed cooling methods and how upper portion of prep cool should only be used for cold holding rather than cooling. Please ensure best cooling methods are used when cooling TCS food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence - Drain flies observed below ware wash station area, near coffee machine on service line, and in pie storage area of service station. Live roaches also observed in the cabinet below the pie storage area where paper goods are stored. Pest control was last administered 10/3/23. Please have pest control administered prior to re-inspection within 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - AVB cover on the mop sink is missing, please replace/repair ASAP. Plumbing shall be maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd