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Dirty Sinks & Unsafe Temps Plague Metro Phoenix Eateries
15 Jul
Summary
- Two restaurants received nine health violations for issues like dirty sinks.
- Improper food storage and temperature control were significant concerns.
- Inspectors visited over 1,300 facilities during the week of June 29.
During the week of June 29, Maricopa County health inspectors identified nine critical health violations at two metro Phoenix restaurants. Carniceria La Super in Phoenix received five violations, including improper storage of raw eggs above ready-to-eat foods and ineffective sanitizer. The establishment also had to discard large quantities of food due to inadequate cooling and reheating issues.
El Camaron Gigante LLC in Tolleson was cited for four violations. These included employees failing to change gloves or wash hands between handling raw seafood and ready-to-eat items, and cooked shrimp being placed in a soiled sink. Additionally, raw fish and salsa were held at unsafe temperatures, and a leaking sink required immediate repair.
These inspections are part of a broader effort where over 1,300 food-serving facilities were reviewed. While these establishments faced scrutiny, approximately 350 restaurants across the area achieved an "A" rating, indicating strong adherence to health standards.
