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A summary of the April 14 – May 13 food inspections by Pinal County Environmental Health Services. Restaurant inspections
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Building future engineers Inside Butterfield School’s multipurpose room one month later, fifth grade students huddled on the tiled floor as they worked through an engineering challenge with help from teachers and Nissan volunteers: figuring out how to push their balloon-powered cars past the finish line. For weeks, students worked in teams design- ing, testing and adjusting their cardboard jet cars as part of a school STEM project. It felt worlds away from the proving grounds, but teachers like Jennifer Ziehr said it really was not that far re- moved when it came down to the science. Using concepts tied to force and motion, students experimented with balloon sizes, wheel adjustments and aerodynamics to see how far their cars could travel. For some kids, it was their first introduction to physics. Elementary “The more that they have their hands on things and being able to see how all the different parts work to make something like this actually go in motion. It’s something they really look forward to,” Ziehr said. The project, now in its 12th year, introduced students to engineering concepts through trial and error, collaboration and problem-solving, skills teachers said are difficult to replicate through worksheets alone. “Our students love it. They absolutely love it,” fifth grade teacher Melinda Rascon said. “It’s something that here at Butterfield, when students get into fifth grade, this is one experience that they will remember forever.” As she said that, a cardboard car zoomed by with a heavy curve to the right. Another barely moved forward before the balloon emptied. For Nissan test engineer Serena Logan-Baca, the program is also about helping students imag- ine futures they may not have considered yet. “I think it’s really important for the girls to see that there are women in STEM, especially in the automotive industry,” she said. “I think it’s really important for them to see that they can be engineers.” While the proving grounds introduced high school students to careers, Nissan employees hope projects like these spark that curiosity years earlier.
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• No certified food manager was on duty or documented during the inspection. Food establishments must have a certified food protection manager on staff while operating. The business must show proof of certification at the next inspection. • Jack in the Box • Jersey Mikes Subs • Sunlight was visible under the back door, showing it was not tightly sealed. Inspectors told the person in charge the gap must be repaired to help keep insects and rodents out. The seal will be checked at the next routine inspection. • Little Caesar’s Pizza • Employee drinks were found in open cans inside the walk-in refrigerator. Inspectors told the person in charge to keep employee drinks away from food and store them where they cannot spill onto food or supplies. The drinks were moved to a bin on the bottom shelf, away from food. • Floor tiles were missing in the dishwashing area. Inspectors told the person in charge the flooring must be repaired to prevent standing water and pest problems. The missing tiles must be replaced by the next routine inspection. • Maricopa Head Start • McDonald’s (John Wayne Parkway) • Oumi Sushi at Sprouts • Plaza Bonita • QuikTrip • QuikTrip Kitchen • Say Sushi • Sprouts Farmers Market • Walmart Deli • Wendy’s
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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. 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.
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