The county has received 17 reports from individuals who said they felt sick after eating from a specific group of street vendors.
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — You may have seen small taco stands popping up near malls in the Valley. Valley authorities are warning people to stay away from them.
Maricopa County officials announced Monday they would take action against unlicensed food vendors after several customers reported experiencing vomiting and diarrhea.
Spanish: Maricopa and Mamedida keep their promises to clients in exchange for groceries.
In the past few weeks, the county has received 17 reports from individuals who said they felt sick after eating from a specific group of street vendors operating without a permit. Due to the lack of cooperation in addressing concerns, the county is taking legal action to address the issue.
According to the Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services, these vendors typically set up in parking lots and sidewalks to promote the sale of “tacos al pastor” meat, which is installed in vertical rotisserie machines, and that is what makes their biggest It is said that this is a matter of interest.
“We noticed they kept it overnight and we suspect it wasn’t temperature controlled overnight, and they brought it out the next day and We add more raw meat on top of that, and we continue to slice it and serve it inside the taco,” said Andy Linton, interim director of the Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services. “It takes a long time to get into the dangerous temperature range.”
The agency said this type of food preparation, which takes place outdoors under tents, has the potential to cause illness.
“In fact, their entire facility does not have the sanitation and equipment to support their operations, they do not have hand washing facilities, and they are storing these foods at dangerous temperatures for long periods of time,” Linton said. said.
County officials said it’s best to patronize street vendors who have the proper permits because the majority of them use safe food practices. Vendors must display a Maricopa County permit plate.
“The stands are very popular,” Linton said. “When we go to inspect, there are usually 20 to 30 people in line. They’re very active on social media, so they have a big following. So this particular vendor has concerns about food safety. I want people to know that there is.”
Residents who become ill after eating at a street vendor should contact the county at 602-506-6616.
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