Phoenix Restaurant Inspection Failures - Beware!

Restaurants With Poor Inspection Results in September 2012

The restaurant listed as the worst offender in September had a violation noted by the inspector that included the following: "Raw bacon and chorizo stored over mayo and bottled water in beer cooler. Raw bacon stored over lettuce and raw eggs stored over tortillas in main walk-in cooler. Embargoed (due to temp). Ice machine has debris and hair in bottom of machine next to ice. Discard ice and clean and sanitize machine." The inspector also noted an "Imminent Health Hazard" in that the refrigerator was not cold enough and a lack of hot water at various sinks. That caused a suspension of their operating license, which was subsequently restored when violations were corrected.

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. A restaurant that had that many Risk Factors noted 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 five or more Risk Factor Violations, with the worst at the top of the list. After you peruse the worst, please take a look at the many Phoenix area restaurants that achieved perfect inspections during the month of September 2012. Those are arranged by zip code, for your convenience. They deserve our support and our business.

Restaurants With Worst Health Department Inspection Results For September 2012

 If you want to see the details about the inspections for any of these restaurants, visit Maricopa County Environmental Services online.

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