Mixed results in restaurant inspections

According to Pinal County Environmental Services, five inspections were done from Dec. 20, 2022, to Jan. 8. 

Excellent rating 

• Roots Eatery (Inspected Dec. 28). 
• Taco Bell (Inspected Dec. 20). 
• The Salsa Chic (Inspected Dec. 28). 

Satisfactory 

The Roost Sports Bar & Cafe (Inspected Dec. 29) 

Certified food-protection manager 

• According to the person in charge, no present employees have a certified food-manager certification.  

Cooling 

• Internal temperatures of cooked cheese being held in a deep, closed, plastic tub in the walk-in cooler were 87-91°F. Manager said the cheese was cooked and put in cooler about 3 1/2 hours prior. 

Cooling methods 

• The temperature of blended salsa being held in a deep, plastic, closed/covered container in the walk-in cooler was 55-60°F.  

Time/temperature control for safety food, hot and cold holding 

• Internal temperature of salsa being held on ice at the expo wait station were 50-55°F.  (<41°F required). 

Consumption of animal foods that are raw, undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens 

• Offering hamburger “cooked to order”/ undercooked without a complete consumer advisory.

 

La Quinta Inn & Suites (Inspected Dec. 22) 

Certified food-protection Manager 

• No employees present have a certified food-safety manager certificate or food-service worker card. 

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance 

• Open bag of french fries in the basin of the hand sink. Hand sink to remain accessible at all times.