Whether you’re jonesing for a plate of orange chicken, a few rolled taquitos or maybe a slice of ‘za this weekend, these three restaurants were given the stamp of approval by food inspectors this week. 

This is the second consecutive week of across-the-board flawless ratings. Last week, inspectors doled out top marks to two new restaurants, a remodeled coffee shop and a soon-to-be-closed discount store. 

Inspectors Tuesday evaluated Barro’s Pizza, Panda Express and Tacos N’ More, according to Pinal County Health Department. 

They all received “excellent” ratings. 

 

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. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.