Local restaurant needs improvement after dead roaches discovered

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Home Plate on East 22nd Street received three critical and three non-critical violations.

According to the Pima County Health Department report, dead roaches were spotted in the pull-out drawer, under the sink and near the grill.

Tracking powder was also discovered on the floor.

The pesticide is not allowed in a food establishment. Because the powder couldn't be cleaned by the end of the inspection, Home Plate gets an N for Needs-Improvement.

Hooter's restaurant on West Ina Road received three critical and five non-critical violations.

An employee was observed using the dishwasher spray arm and then handling food without washing his hands prior. A package of raw chicken was stored above a partially-opened container of pickles. Chicken juice was discovered on the lid of the box.

The inside panel of the ice machine was covered in black, slimy substance.

Hooter's restaurant gets a G for Good.

Tony's New York Italian Style on East 22nd Street received two critical and three non-critical violations.

Sliced roast beef in hot-holding was at 115 degrees when it needs to be at 130 degrees.

An employee was observed handling raw sausage links while wearing glove, took off the gloves and handled a to-go container, put them back on, and went back to work. The inspector noted the employee needed to wash his hands in-between and apply a new pair of gloves.

Tony's New York Italian Style gets a G for Good.

The best of the week goes to: Peter Piper Pizza on West Ina Road, Wildcat House on North Stone Avenue, and Big Jake's BBQ on South Kinney Road. All restaurants got an E for Excellent.