Grounds & Gratitude

Certified Food Protection Manager

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 Addl Notes: Observed no CFPM certificate for PIC onsite at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC is to ensure a CFPM certificate is available for at least one staff member at all times of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed no hand drying provision at hand sink at time of inspection. Per PIC, microfiber towels are used to dry hands repeatedly throughout the day, using about 3 towels per day. 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. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection by grabbing a roll of paper towels from nearby establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips

4-603.16 - Core: Rinsing Procedures Addl Notes: Observed 3-compartment sink with signs reading "dirty side" and "clean side". PIC stated that no distinct wash/rinse/sanitize steps were followed. Ware washing must take place in three distinct steps of wash/rinse/sanitize for proper utensil/food surface disinfection. PIC corrected violation by removing signs and was educated on three step process, including procedure for mixing sanitizer solution. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

MCEHC Mobile Food Requirements

MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5b - Mobile food establishments shall operate from an approved commissary or other food service establishment as required by this Department, and shall report at least daily to such location for supplies, food storage, vehicle and equipment cleaning, waste disposal, and service operations. Addl Notes: Observed no Commissary Visits Log available on unit at time of inspection. Also observed smell of sewage coming from beneath mobile unit at time of inspection. Per PIC, waste water is being deposited directly into immediate area and not disposed of properly at commissary. Mobile food units are required to keep Commissary Visits Logs accessible at all times in order for inspectors to observe that fresh water is properly obtained as well as wastewater and food are properly disposed. PIC to provide Commissary Visits Log and discontinue dumping wastewater onsite immediately. PIC must report to commissary for such activities prior to re-inspection by 10/10/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code. Addl Notes: Observed TCS items (milk) being stored for cold-holding. Per PIC, open temperature controlled items are not discarded at the end of day's operations. Per MCEHC, all temperature controlled items are required to be discarded and not carried over into next day of service. PIC is to provide receipt for items bought for day of operation at time of re-inspection by 10/10/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 8l - MF Type II-Connections to water or wastewater systems are not approved except during servicing operations at a commissary or as approved by the Department. Addl Notes: Observed fresh water hose connected to adjacent business (not food establishment) water supply. Per MCEHC, mobile food units are required to obtain fresh water only from commissary on file. PIC to disconnect fresh water hose prior to re-inspection by 10/10/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.