Inspectors serve 5 ‘excellent’ ratings

Health inspectors visited several restaurants in Maricopa this week and found violations at one Thai restaurant. 

Inspectors with Pinal County Environmental Health visited six local eateries from Dec. 27 to Jan. 4, giving all but one an “excellent” rating. 

This report follows InMaricopa’s previous report that three convenience stores aced their inspections. 

Those earning a rating of excellent this week are: 

Excellent 

Circle K. — 21212 N. John Wayne Parkway (inspected Dec. 29, 2023) 

Children’s Learning Adventure Childcare Centers (inspected Dec. 29, 2023) 

The Duke at Rancho El Dorado (inspected Jan. 2) 

Dunkin’ Donuts (inspected Dec. 29, 2023) 

MOD Super-Fast Pizza (inspected Jan. 2) 

 

Satisfactory 

Thai Chili 2 Go (inspected Jan. 2) 

Equipment cleanliness: Build-up of debris on the non-food contact surfaces of the oven, microwave, in the inside of the reach-in coolers, coffee counters and dispensers.  

Outside receptacles: Trash in parking and fuel lots. Outdoor trashcans overflowing with trash. 

Floors cleanliness: Large amount of water around the mop sink and three compartment sinks. Repair needed to make floor moisture resistant. Build-up of debris on floors throughout the facility. Excessive debris around a three-compartment sink and walk in coolers. 

Drying mops: Wet mops held in basin of mop sink. Mops to be stored in a manner that promotes airdrying. 

Walls and ceilings: Ceiling tiles above the open food prep area missing.  

 

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.