Health inspector cites Chinese eatery with violations

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According to Pinal County Enviornmental Services, five inspections were done from Oct. 7 to Oct. 16. 

Satisfactory rating 

Li’s Garden (Inspected Oct. 7) 

Supervision 

  • No person in charge was present. 

Protection from contamination 

  • Raw chicken held directly above ready to eat meat. Both were in plastic tubs, loosely covered with plastic wrap. 

Time/temperature control for safety 

  • Internal temperatures of pork sauce being held in a 5-gallon, plastic bucket in the walk-in cooler was 49-50°F. (41°F required) 

Prevention of food contamination 

  • Excessive number of flies in the kitchen, back door and back screen door were standing open. 

 

Excellent ratings 

  • Rosati’s Pizza (Inspected Oct.7) 
  • Papa John’s Pizza (Inspected Oct. 11) 
  • Bahama Bucks (Inspected Oct. 11) 
  • Honeycutt Coffee (Inspected Oct. 13) 

 

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Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
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