Pinal County’s health inspectors were feeling generous this week, handing top ratings to all five food sellers inspected from Dec. 21 to Dec. 26 in Maricopa.

Restaurants got the week off as inspectors opted to pay surprise visits to a handful of convenience stores and a hotel.

Those earning a rating of excellent are:

  • Quiktrip, 20530 N. John Wayne Parkway.
  • Quiktrip Kitchen, 20530 N. John Wayne Parkway.
  • Rob’s Convenience store, 49237 W. Papago Road, Suite 1.
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites eating establishment, 44575 Martin Luther King JR Blvd.
  • JB Farmer’s Convenience Store, 49301 W. Papago Road.

 

What do the ratings mean?   

Excellent: All priority standards are observed as compliant.

Satisfactory: One or more priority standards is out of compliance. All priority standards are corrected at the time of inspection.

Needs improvement: One or more priority standards is out of compliance. At least one violation is not corrected at the time of inspection. When violations are corrected to the satisfaction of the department during a follow-up inspection, a satisfactory rating will be given.

Unacceptable: One or more violations observed are an “imminent health hazard.” Hazards include the misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak and unsanitary conditions that may endanger public health. Hazards can stem from fires, floods, electrical or water problems, and sewage backup. When violations are corrected to the satisfaction of the department during a follow-up inspection, a satisfactory rating will be given.

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