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Phoenix Stores Fail Food Safety Inspections
16 Jul
Summary
- Five metro Phoenix stores received citations for priority food safety violations.
- Violations included improper storage of perishable foods like milk and cheese.
- Chemicals were found stored near food, posing contamination risks.
During the week of June 29, Maricopa County health inspectors identified critical food safety lapses at five metro Phoenix retail locations. These priority violations represent a direct risk of foodborne illness or injury. Among the infractions, inspectors found perishable goods such as cheese, meat, and milk being stored at ambient temperatures.
Further violations included the hazardous storage of chemicals in proximity to food items, creating a clear potential for contamination. Maricopa County Environmental Services conducts these routine inspections to ensure grocery stores, convenience stores, and gas stations selling prepared food adhere to the same safety standards as restaurants. The specific stores cited included a 7-Eleven on E. Thomas Road in Phoenix, a BevMo! in Goodyear, two Circle K locations in Mesa and Phoenix, and a 3A Food Store in Phoenix. Each of these establishments received at least one priority violation.
