Fifteen Maricopa eateries were inspected by Pinal County Environmental Health Nov. 16-Dec. 15. Firehouse Subs was inspected twice in three days. The first inspection found two prep tables at 55 and 60 degrees instead of the required 41 degrees. That gave the shop a mark of “Satisfactory.” The second inspection improved Firehouse to the top score of “Excellent.”

The New HQ also had a cold-holding issue. Items in a cold prep table were above 41 degrees, and a countertop refrigerator would not hold colder than 50 degrees. The restaurant was graded satisfactory.

After a previous inspection in July found serious problems, KFC’s December inspection scored an Excellent: “No violations observed – reviewed improved cleaning/upkeep of kitchen with staff noting the observable improvements and complimented them on their efforts.”

Excellent [No violations found]
Cilantro’s Mexican Cocina
Circle K (18141 N. John Wayne Parkway)
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Firehouse Subs
Jack in the Box
KFC
Native Grill & Wings
Panda Express
Papa John’s Pizza
Plaza Bonita
Quiktrip
Say Sushi
Sunrise Cafe
Tacos ‘N’ More

Satisfactory [Violations corrected during inspection]
Firehouse Subs
The New HQ

Needs Improvement [Critical items noted during inspection cannot be corrected immediately, requiring follow-up inspection]
None

Unacceptable [Gross, unsanitary conditions necessitating the discontinuation of operation]
None

This article appears in the January issue of InMaricopa.

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