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Maricopa County health inspectors cited seven restaurants in Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale for a total of 29 health violations ranging from using dangerous containers to store food to unwashed hands. They were the only establishments cited for four or more priority violations during the week of April 17.

A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of foodborne illness or injury. If listed in the inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.

Inspectors during the week of April 17 visited more than 600 restaurants as well as other food-serving facilities in hospitals, senior homes and schools. About 270 restaurants were given an A rating. See a sampling of the many restaurants that inspectors graded A at the end of this article.

5 violations

Los Olivos Mex Patio, 7328 E. Second St., Scottsdale

1. Employee handled dirty dishes at dishwasher, then touched air drying dishes without washing hands. | Employee directed to wash hands.
2. Dishwasher had less than 50 ppm of chlorine sanitizer. | Unit repaired and verified by inspector prior to leaving.
3. Items in cold holding like pico de gallo, cilantro crema, shredded cheese, lettuce, beef, chicken, sour cream, guacamole with tomatoes, were observed to be above the proper temperature.| Items moved to walk-in cooler to cool.
4. Buckets previously used for dishwashing chemicals used to store mild salsa and shredded cheese in walk-in cooler. | Foods were embargoed, and chemical buckets were removed from establishment. 
5. Dishwasher drain clogged by debris. | Debris cleared and water cleaned.

4 violations

Half Moon III, 2121 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix

1. Employees washed hands for less than 10 seconds. | Employees were directed to wash hands for at least 20 seconds.
2. Employee handled raw chicken with double-gloved hands, then handled clean dishes and ready-to-eat lettuce. without washing hands. | Employee directed to wash hands whenever changing tasks.
3. Employee picked up ready-to-eat burrito using bare hand and placed in a to-go container for a customer. | Employee directed to wash hands.
4. Bottles of medication were stored next to clean dishes and open bottles of liquor. | Medications relocated to proper storage.

Thai House Restaurant, 1155 S. Power Road, Mesa

1. Raw shrimp was stored over raw bell peppers and raw chicken was stored over lettuce. | Items moved to the bottom shelf to prevent cross-contamination.
2. In-use utensils were not cleaned frequently. | Employees were directed to clean in-use utensils every four hours.
3. Proper cooling temperature of cooked chicken was not observed. | Chicken reheated to 165 degrees before being re-cooled.
4. Shrimp in the prep cooler was observed at higher than proper temperature.| Shrimp moved to the freezer to cool down to 41 degrees.

Sushi Holic, 3943 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix

1. Employee handled dirty dishes at dish pit and then put away clean dishes without washing their hands. | Employee directed to wash hands.
2. Raw tuna was stored over plastic containers of imitation crab mix and wasabi in the walk-in fridge. | Employees moved items to proper storage to prevent cross-contamination.
3. Chemical dishwasher actively in use dispensing 0 ppm of chlorine. | Dishwasher to be repaired.
4. Raw salmon, raw pork, raw shrimp, tempura chicken and tempura fish were in a cold holding unit and observed to be at higher than proper temperature. | Items to walk-in cooler to rapid cool to below 41 degrees.

Pakwan Indian Bistro, 6045 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler

1. Pan of raw chicken stored on shelf above an open container of onion sauce in walk-in cooler. | Manager moved chicken to proper storage.
2. Cooked lamb in the walk-in cooler was observed at higher than proper temperature. | Item embargoed, discarded by a manager.
3. Cold-held cooked chicken, raita, tofu, cooked potatoes, raw chicken and raw fish were observed at higher than proper temperatures. | Items embargoed, discarded by a manager.
4. Shut off nozzle connected to hose on mop sink faucet downstream of an atmospheric vacuum breaker. | Manager disconnected the nozzle.

El Herradero Brothers, 101 W. Frye Road, Chandler

1. A package of raw eggs was placed on top of a package of dairy cream in the walk-in cooler. | Items rearranged to prevent cross-contamination.
2. Observed sanitizing portion of the three-compartment sink actively sanitizing washed utensils with a concentration of less than 50 PPM at time of inspection. Explained that chlorine/bleach sanitizer must always be at a concentration of 50-100 PPM to actively sanitize. Utensils were moved to start the washing and sanitizing process again and remade sanitizing portion of sink at the time of inspection to the appropriate concentration.
3. Cooked beef consommé in hot grill was observed below proper temperature. | Consommé reheated.
4. Cooked red salsa, pozole grain and cooked barbacoa in walk-in cooler past discard date. | Items discarded.

What happens during a restaurant inspection?

Maricopa County inspectors perform restaurant inspections on food establishments and log violations. Video is courtesy of Maricopa County.

Nicole Schaub, Arizona Republic

5 & Diner, 5220 N. 16th St., Phoenix

1. Employee precleaned dirty dishes before loading machine and then unloaded clean wares without washing hands. | Employee instructed to wash with soap and water.
2. Employee sliced and placed tomatoes in a storage container with bare hands. | Employee instructed to wear gloves when handling ready-to-eat food items.
3. Container of raw chicken stored on shelf above raw steak. | Chicken was moved to a bottom shelf at the time.
4. Employee washed a knife and returned it to the line without sanitizing it. | Employee instructed to sanitize all food contact equipment and utensils after washing.

Grade A restaurants

Phoenix

1. Raspados Guerrero, 4149 N. 83rd Ave.
2. Noble Eats, 4525 N. 24th St.
3. Ah-So Sushi & Steak, 2450 W. Happy Valley Road.
4. Coco Shack, 4229 W. Bell Road.
5. Charlie Mae's Southern Bistro, 2319 E. Indian School Road.

Scottsdale

1. GFC Bakery Cafe, 7607 E. McDowell Road.
2. Casa Mia Cucina Italiana, 11485 N. 136th St. 
3. Yellow Spruce Roasters, 3902 N. Brown Ave.
4. Red Canyon Cafe, 7240 E. Main St.
5. Berry Divine, 4807 E. Greenway Road.

East Valley

1. Las Palmas, 215 N. Power Road, Mesa.
2. Pita Heaven, 2580 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler.
3. Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 3131 S. Market St., Gilbert.
4. AM/PM, 980 W. University Drive, Tempe.
5. El Torito Super Carniceria, 18337 E. Santan Blvd., Queen Creek.

West Valley

1. Barro's Pizza, 20165 N. 67th Ave., Glendale.
2. Ji Michael's Diner, 13039 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City.
3. Uptown Alley, 13525 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise.
4. Toscana's, 16262 W. Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear.
5. Gem, 105 MC 85, Buckeye.

For more details about these inspections, visit The Arizona Republic's restaurant inspections database.

Source: Maricopa County Environmental Services

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