Food inspectors haven’t dinged a Maricopa business since February and this week was no different.
Whether you’re finally getting that grocery shopping done, fiending for chips and salsa, or hitting a drive-thru, according to food inspectors, who gave out flawless ratings once again.
It’s Pinal County Health Department’s fourth week in a row of nothing but “excellent’ ratings. Last week, inspectors visited a taco shop and a grocer.
This reporting period, between April 17 to April 25, food inspectors visited Jack in the Box, Cilantro’s Mexican Cocina, Plaza Bonita, Fry’s Marketplace, and Fry’s deli and sushi bar.
Editor’s note: Last week’s report did not include Wendy’s, which received an “excellent” rating April 16. Pinal County had not released the report at the time of publishing.
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.