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Nine major violations? The manager had "no demonstration of knowledge about major food safety concepts," an employee was eating while prepping food, and the bar nozzles had "brown and pink residue." Yeah, there were other problems, too. One of the establishments that was required to close its doors had sewage backing up onto the floor. Yuck.
The following list represents those restaurants (not schools, caterers, corporate cafeterias, bakeries or other food processing businesses) that had five or more Risk Factor violations -- those that are considered a risk for foodborne illness -- during their last inspection.
The worst are at the top of the list. A restaurant that had that many Risk Factors noted would be one that I'd avoid, at least until they had subsequent inspections showing more understanding of safe food preparation standards and concern for their patrons.
I also include at the top of the list establishments where their license was immediately suspended by the inspector. Typically, this involves an equipment failure that can't be corrected immediately. Examples might be refrigeration units that don't cool enough, plumbing problems, or availability of clean water. Their license might be reinstated, even later that same day, if they correct the problems noted.
Restaurants reported here are located in communities all over Maricopa County. That means not only Phoenix, but also Scottsdale; the cities and towns in the West Valley like Glendale, Peoria, Surprise; the cities and towns in the East Valley like Tempe, Chandler and Mesa; as well as other county locations. County inspectors may or may not inspect restaurants in every part of the county every week.
After you peruse the worst, please take a look at the many Phoenix area restaurants that achieved perfect inspections during the week ending August 10, 2014. Those are arranged by zip code, for your convenience. They deserve our support and our business.
Restaurants With the Worst Health Department Inspection Results
For Week Ending August 10, 2014
| Business Name | Address | City | Zip Code | Risk Factor Violations |
| Centerfolds Cabaret & Sports Fever | 2025 W Peoria Ave | Phoenix | 85029 | 9 |
| Taqueria La Korita | 4131 N 27th Ave | Phoenix | 85017 | 5 |
| Midwestern Meats | 4308 E Main St | Mesa | 85205 | 5 |
| Pasteleria Y Antojitos Acapulco | 2810 E Thomas Rd | Phoenix | 85008 | Immediate Suspension |
| Taqueria La Korita | 4131 N 27th Ave | Phoenix | 85017 | Immediate Suspension |
You can see the inspection history of any place that serves or handles food at the Maricopa County website. If you are interested in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Superior, Florence, Maricopa or Casa Grande, you can find restaurant reports for Pinal County, too.
Restaurant information provided by the Maricopa County Environmental Health Services Division, used with permission. The image on this page is generic, and not associated with any of the restaurants mentioned here.
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