Maricopa County health inspectors cited three metro Phoenix restaurants for 12 health violations during the week of Aug. 10. Violations included moldy cucumbers, chicken, pork and beef thawing in the same container, and a cook touching their phone before handling food without washing their hands.
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…