Maricopa’s two newest restaurants passed their first health inspections with flying colors this week. 

Mandy’s Wine Bar, a gastropub on Smith-Enke Road, and Farmers Restaurant, an American diner in Hidden Valley, both started doing business Sept. 12 and the restaurants pleased inspectors when they came to Maricopa Sept. 23. They were both rated “excellent.”  

Inspectors also did a thorough inspection of Fry’s Marketplace Sept. 17 and 19. They rated the store’s retail section, bakery, deli, cheese section and Starbucks “excellent” without a single flaw. 

What do the ratings mean?               

Excellent: All priority standards are observed as compliant.              

Satisfactory: One or more priority standards is out of compliance. All priority standards are corrected at the time of inspection.              

Needs improvement: One or more priority standards is out of compliance. At least one violation is not corrected at the time of inspection. When violations are corrected to the satisfaction of the department during a follow-up inspection, a satisfactory rating will be given.              

Unacceptable: One or more violations observed are an “imminent health hazard.” Hazards include the misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak and unsanitary conditions that may endanger public health. Hazards can stem from fires, floods, electrical or water problems, and sewage backup. When violations are corrected to the satisfaction of the department during a follow-up inspection, a satisfactory rating will be given.