Metro Phoenix Restaurants Cited for Health Code Violations, Including Employee Cellphone Use and Clogged Sinks
Several restaurants in Metro Phoenix have been cited for significant health code violations following inspections by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. These establishments were identified in the 'Dirty Dining Report' for issues categorized as 'risk factors,' which are major health code breaches. Violations included an employee at Pitch Pizzeria using a cellphone without proper handwashing, a hand wash sink not draining at Paul Martin’s American Grill, and organic debris found on cucumbers at Pizza Shack Slice House. Other citations involved improper food storage temperatures, lack of date marking for food items, and the presence of dead German cockroaches and live cockroaches in kitchens. Carniceria La Costancia was cited for salsa buckets under meat bags and undated salsa, while Thai Food Corner lacked a certified Food Manager and had raw chicken, beef, and pork stored improperly with visible blood. These reports highlight ongoing challenges in maintaining health and safety standards wi... 
