Local schools are starting the academic year strong when it comes to food safety.

Between Aug. 1 and 8, Pinal County Environmental Health Department officials visited seven school kitchens and one culinary arts facility, rating each as “excellent.” That’s the equivalent of an A+.

Health inspectors visited the following school kitchens:

Aug. 4: Santa Cruz Elementary School

Aug. 4: Sequoia Pathway Academy K-6

Aug. 4: Sequoia Pathway Academy Secondary

Aug. 5: Maricopa Elementary School

Aug. 5: Maricopa High School

Aug. 5: Maricopa High School’s Culinary Arts Building

Aug. 6: Leading Edge Academy

Aug. 6: Saddleback Elementary School

What do the ratings mean?

Excellent: All priority standards are observed as compliant.

Satisfactory: One or more prior

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