Every month, restaurant inspectors from the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department fan out around the Valley to make sure kitchens are clean and safe.
In July, they hit up many food trucks and taco stands, paying special attention to those operating outside in the heat.
They also visited pizzerias, doughnut shops and seafood spots to make sure everything was operating up to code. Of the hundreds of restaurants visited, most passed their inspections with ease. But for some, issues piled up…