Some of our worst offenders this month have restaurant names that are the same as or very similar to other restaurants in the Valley that did not fail their inspections. Make sure that you note the address of the culprits -- you wouldn't want to punish a hard-working, conscientious business for another restaurant's lackadaisical attitude.
This list represents those restaurants (not schools, caterers, corporate cafeterias, bakeries or other food processing businesses) that had five or more Risk Factor violations -- those that are considered a risk for foodborne illness -- during their last inspection. There is no magic to that number; a restaurant that had that many Risk Factors would be one that I'd avoid, at least until they had subsequent inspections showing more understanding of safe food preparation standards and concern for their patrons.
Here is the list of those restaurants in Maricopa County which had 5 or more Risk Factors noted on their last inspection. After you peruse that, please take a look at the many Phoenix area restaurants that achieved perfect inspections during the month of April 2012.
10 Risk Factors
Hayashi Japanese Steakhouse, 1480 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear 85395
9 Risk Factors
Bruno's, 14130 W Indian School Rd, Goodyear 85338
8 Risk Factors
Salsita Express Taco Grill, 949 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85013
Herban Flavors, 1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282
Devils Pizza Factory, 920 E University, Tempe 85281
El Pollo Vini, 4225 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85019
Filiberto's, 3202 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix 85032
7 Risk Factors
Panda King's Buffet, 1744 W Main St, Mesa 85201
La Canasta, 2501 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85009
Nile Meditteranean Cuisine, 7051 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Cafe Roma, 455 N 3rd St, Phoenix 85004
Asiana Sushi, 114 W Adams St, Phoenix 85003
6 Risk Factors
Moki's Hawaiin Grill, 3614 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206
Inka Fest, 2909 S Dobson Rd, Mesa 85202
Arriba Mexican Grill, 2855 S Market St, Gilbert 85296
Warren's Jazz Bistro, 1451 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert 85295
Rivas Mexican Food, 15403 W Greenway Rd, Surprise 85372
Ebisu Sushi & Grill, 39510 N Daisy Mountain Dr, Anthem 85086
Oliveo Grill, 933 E University Dr, Tempe 85281
Villa Pizza, 4250 W Anthem Way, Anthem 85086
5 Risk Factors
Baskin Robbins, 13220 W Van Buren St, Goodyear 85338
Beijing Chinese Restaurant, 2040 S Alma School Rd, Chandler 85248
Crown China Super Buffet, 5505 N 7th St, Phoenix 85014
Devil Hotz, 7620 E McKellips Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Kawaii Sushi And Asian Cuisine, 6530 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix 85310
Mandarin Buffett, 7101 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Lux | Central, 4402 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85013
Ritz Asia, 4717 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032
Bosa Donuts, 3722 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018
Native New Yorker, 2885 S Alma School Rd, Chandler 85248
Hibachi Grill Buffet Restaurant, 10030 N Metro Pkwy, Phoenix 85051
Island Cafe & Eatery, 4747 N 7th St, Phoenix 85014
Thai'D Up, 110 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85004
Tutti Santi Ristorante Italiano, 1859 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa 85202
Hibachi Grill, 4961 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308
Filiberto's, 4035 S Arizona Ave, Chandler 85249
Here is the list of restaurants that did the best on their inspections this past month: April Restaurant Inspections in Maricopa County
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