Inspectors hit Korean restaurant in Mesa with 6 health violations

Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for six health violations during the week of July 20. Violations included touching clean dishes with dirty hands and keeping multiple food items at unsafe temperatures. A priority violation is a major violation that directly increase

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Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for six health violations during the week of July 20. Violations included touching clean dishes with dirty hands and keeping multiple food items at unsafe temperatures.

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

During the week of July 20, inspectors visited nearly 1,250 restaurants and other food-serving facilities in hospitals, senior homes and schools. About 340 restaurants received an "A" rating. See a sampling of the A-rated restaurants at the bottom of this article.

6 priority violations

Babo Jumak, 2909 S. Dobson Road, Mesa

An employee handled dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing their hands. The employee washed their hands, and the clean dishes were rewashed.
An employee handled a ready-to-eat pear with bare hands. The pear was rewashed, and the employee used clean gloves before handling it again.

Raw eggs were stored above produce and sauces, creating a contamination risk. Staff moved the eggs to the correct storage location.
Cooked potatoes and fish cakes were not cooled properly and were kept at unsafe temperatures. The food was thrown away, and staff were reminded of proper cooling practices.
Cooked rice was not being kept hot enough. The rice was discarded, and staff went over proper hot-holding temperatures.
Cooked pork, bean sprouts, leafy greens, tofu and house-made sauces were stored at unsafe temperatures in overloaded prep coolers. All the improperly cold-held foods were thrown away.