ANTHEM
– The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
issued a cease and desist order to an after‑school
program at the Anthem Community Center.
According
to the county Web site report dated Jan. 12, Anthem Community
Center’s after‑school program was serving foods without
a permit. Also noted was the presence of chafing dishes
and water coolers and the absence of hand wash sinks or
ware washing sinks.
The
county ordered the center to cease and desist food service
immediately until plans have been submitted to MCESD and
proper permits have been obtained.
Steve
Peterman, executive director of the Anthem Community Associations,
said the cease and desist order relates to a small after‑school
program at the center and has nothing to do with the center
snack bar or concession stand.
Peterman
said the center is in the process of giving the county blueprints
to obtain the proper permit.
In
the meantime, the children receive quarters to purchase
juice and snacks from the vending machines Peterman said.
