Chick-A-Dee

Inspector's notes

Observed rice scoop with the handle in contact with cooked purple rice stored in the standing refrigerator in the back food prep area. Discussed proper storage of in-use utensils with PIC. 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.

Inspector's notes

Observed two knives, stored on a magnetic strip directly above the 3-comp sink, with chipped edges rendering the utensils neither smooth, nor easily cleanable. Per PIC, they use these knives for prep, but were not used on the day of inspection. Discussed the importance of routine maintenance for food-contact surfaces and utensils. PIC removed the knives from service to be repaired at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. 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.

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on-site at 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.

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered receptacle in the women's bathroom. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 3rd. Corrective Action: 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 no soap available at handwashing sink located at service counter. PIC restocked soap at time of inspection. Handwashing cleanser shall be readily accessible at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. --- Observed pan of cooked chicken meat in hot holding unit at service counter reading at 122'F. PIC stated chicken was made an hour ago. Chicken was observed stored in pan atop hot-holding unit. Suggested PIC avoid double-panning to increase heat flow. Hotholding unit observed at 140'F. PIC reheated chicken to 165'F at time of inspection as it has not been out of temperature for longer than 2 hours. Hotholding TCS food items must be 135'F or above. Suggested PIC use time as control for chicken for quality control as PIC stated that reheating or long exposure to heat dries up cooked chicken. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage --- Observed ice scoop in ice machine with handle in contact with ice. PIC moved ice scoop at time of inspection. Ensure scooping equipment is stored with handle in an upright position to avoid contact with food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered --- Observed no provision of a covered receptacle in the women's bathroom. All unisex/women bathrooms must be provided with a covered receptacle. PIC was instructed to have this violation fixed prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 containers of raw chicken stored directly above cooked chicken soup in reach-in unit by the handwash sink located in the kitchen area. PIC moved containers of raw chicken to another reach-in unit for proper storage at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC the importance of preventing food contamination. Recommended PIC to designate raw chicken storage to bottom shelves of a single refrigeration unit as chicken being the only meat served at the establishment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered --- Observed no provision of a covered receptacle in the women's bathroom. All unisex/women bathrooms must be provided with a covered receptacle. PIC was instructed to have this violation fixed prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 raw unpackaged chicken breast directly above food containers of cooked chicken broth. Person in charge (PIC) removed the raw chicken breast and placed it on the bottom of the shelf and placed chicken broth above the raw chicken. Discussed the importance of insuring that raw and RTE food is segregated to avoid contamination. PIC said they will have some discussions the employees to ensure they are aware of the importance of separating raw and RTE food. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection