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A summary of the Jan. 11 – Feb. 10 restaurant health inspections by Pinal County Environmental Health Services
Food inspections
BRIEF
• Desert Sunrise High School • Exceptional Hospital • Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers • Fry’s Marketplace Deli • IHOP • Jack in the Box • Maricopa Wells Middle School
• The New HQ • Roots Eatery • Santa Cruz Elementary • Walmart Deli • Wingstop
EXCELLENT • Aliberto’s • Bashas’ Sushi • Bashas’ Starbucks • Butterfield Elementary • Central Arizona College Culinary • Dells’ Pizza & Wings Express
Tractor Supply Co. didn’t have anything to say in late January about its sales performance after nearly two months doing business in Maricopa. It’s an unusual move for a new business in the city, especially because most new businesses tout jaw-dropping grand opening sales. “We unfortunately are not able to disclose sales information or comparison to other stores at this time,” said company spokesperson Annalee Rivers.
SATISFACTORY
Cold holding Temperature of hard-boiled eggs, cut lettuce and tomatoes in prep cooler 53-55° degrees (≤41° required).
Cooling equipment Air temperature in prep cooler 55° (≤41° required). Ceilings cleanability Ceiling above wait station bar area damaged.
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for its newest member, Thai Chili 2 Go, in late January. Owner and CEO Akshat Sethi told InMaricopa this was the restaurant’s formal welcome to the city. “We’re here to stay,” he said. Sethi added the Maricopa location is not only one of the Valley-based chain’s top performing stores, but it also served as the restaurant’s first big step toward expanding into other markets like Tucson and Flagstaff.
Hot water availability Hot water not available at hand sink or three-compartment sink (≥100° required for hand sink, ≥110° required for three-compartment sink).
Hot holding Temperatures of sauce in double boiler pan in steam well 122-125° (≥165° required). Time control Expired date marks on container of cooked sausage in walk-in cooler, portioned bags of pasta in container.
Equipment repair Gaskets on pizza prep cooler damaged and accumulating buildup of black organic material. Equipment cleaning Buildup of debris on non-food contact surfaces of upright mixer, walls around dough-making area and inside pizza prep cooler. Ventilation Heavy buildup of dust around air vents above open food-prep areas.
PHX Surf
City Manager Rick Horst confirmed last month Buffalo Wild Wings expressed interest in coming to Maricopa. The restaurant would be on the southwest corner of Stonegate Road and Alan Stephens Parkway, across from the Public Storage. Development Services Director Rodolfo Lopez said the project is “still in preliminary discussions with the city,” and a timeline is not yet available.
Maricopa’s long-awaited surf park may break ground this summer, according to city records. InMaricopa found a tentative project schedule through a public records request in late January. In the document, the developer estimated construction could begin in late June, with an estimated completion date of February 2026. Development Services Director Rodolfo Lopez said the city is still waiting for the developers behind the water park to submit a formal development review permit.
UNACCEPTABLE
Conveying sewage Floor sink in seafood side of meat department full of black, pungent and foul-smelling water. Wastewater pushing through 4-inch floor drain about 10-12 feet away from floor sink. Manager instructed to close meat department and notified permit was suspended until sewer system was repaired and all affected areas were disinfected. Bashas’ received an excellent rating the next day.
What do the ratings mean?
South Bridge Marketplace
EXCELLENT: All priority standards are observed as compliant. SATISFACTORY: One or more priority standards is out of compliance. All priority standards are corrected at the time of inspection. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: One or more priority standards is out of compliance. At least one violation is not corrected at the time of inspection. When violations are corrected to the satisfaction of the department during a follow-up inspection, a satisfactory rating will be given. They’re coming …
UNACCEPTABLE: One or more violations observed are an “imminent health hazard.” Hazards include the misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak and unsanitary conditions that may endanger public health. Hazards can stem from fires, floods, electrical or water problems, and sewage backup. When violations are corrected to the satisfaction of the department during a follow-up inspection, a satisfactory rating will be given.
Indianapolis-based Thompson Thrift confirmed plans to break ground on a massive development project on the northwest corner of John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt Avenue. It includes Lowe’s Home Improvement in April and a grocery store, likely Aldi. The plaza will feature several smaller retail pads for shops and restaurants, which are yet to be announced.
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