Food Safety Dangers at Sporting Events in Arizona
In an inspection by ABC15, it was found that within the last three years of health inspections for Jobing.com arena, Chase Field and US Airways Center, there have been 712 violations in their food inspections. While each of the violations vary, there were some cases in which there was mold on cheese and mold in the ice machines, there were even rat droppings and slime accumulation.
Most of the cases were about expired food and employees not washing their hands. All four of the locations were cited for not having food stored in the correct temperatures. Forty-four percent of the inspections were all major violations within these establishments. In some states it is required of the food vendor to post the most recent inspection on display, it is not a requirement in Arizona. Vendors who have repeat violations must suffer the consequences of legal action.
While each of the vendors spoken to in the investigation by ABC 15 claims they are committed to the customer’s safety, the paperwork claims otherwise. Food poisoning can result in serious vomiting, nausea, stomach pains, and even death. No one should have to face the consequences of any vendor’s negligence. It is important to always be aware of where you and your family eat. Before attending any event, check out the Maricopa County website where health inspections are posted.
For more information, visit the Maricopa County inspection website.
For additional information on food safety and other product liability issues, visit the Solomon & Relihan Product Liability information page.
