Health inspectors visited several restaurants in Maricopa this week, finding violations at only one popular Mexican chain.
Inspectors with Pinal County Environmental Health visited six local eateries from Jan. 5 to Jan. 11, giving all but one an “excellent” rating.
This report follows InMaricopa’s previous report, where inspectors served another five “excellent” ratings.
Those earning a rating of excellent this week are:
Excellent
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers (inspected Jan. 10)
Copa Craze (inspected Jan. 5)
Panda Express (inspected Jan. 10)
Papa Murphy’s Pizza (inspected Jan. 5)
Subway (inspected Jan. 5)
Satisfactory
Chipotle Mexican Grill (inspected Jan. 10)
Sanitizing: Chlorine-based sanitizer in the dish machine was 0.0 parts per million. Unit was primed and ran two times, still testing for 0.0 ppm. Not to be used until it can be repaired to provide 50-100 ppm chlorine.
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.