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Barro's Pizza

2510 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85023

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00582

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

91
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 29, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 18, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)70
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

May 18, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Low temp dish washer after five attempts and priming does not dispense any chlorine sanitizer. PIC called for repair. Use three-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize until repair is completed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Chicken wings on the container next to fryer held at 64 degrees F. PIC stated food was cooked and cooled the day before and placed there around 1.5 hours ago. Then placed the container in the freezer next to the fryer for rapid cooling and reached proper temperature by the end of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 17, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed the follow top of pizza line items out of temperature. Cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, cubed chicken, pepperoni, meatball, and ham 47-52*f degrees. Per manager item had been stocked less than 2 hours ago. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

Mar 31, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed covered and stacked large tub pizza sauces in cooling process 59*f degrees in walk-in cooler. Sauce was within time frame to save. PIC portioned into shallow containers with the lids off. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.

2024

Nov 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 7, 2024Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping cloths in sanitizer solution with 0ppm chlorine. The person in charge replaced the sanitizer solution with 50-100 ppm chlorine.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a build up of food debris under and around cooking equipment, storage rack, and prep tables. Discussed cleaning frequency.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed gaps under and along along the door frame of the side door and back door. Discussed repairs to protect from exterior openings. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 20, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Timothy O.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Observed a container of pineapples stored in a container of ham and meatballs stored inside of a container of chopped bacon in the pizza prep line cooler. All food must be stored in a manner to prevent any potential cross contamination of other food products. Discussed with PIC about using separate containers for storing food products. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 29, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed leaving lids closed as frequently as possible, cooling methods for sauce, and placing product back in walk-in after usage. Inspection conducted with Badge 32.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Tim O'Brien,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed tomato sauce that was taken out of a can at ambient temperature, cooling in large containers with a temperature of 56F. The PIC indicated that the tomato sauce was put in the can 2 hours prior to inspection. All TCS food must be stored in a manner that allows for adequate cooling of product down to 41F. The PIC placed the large containers over ice and are stirring frequently to bring down the product to 41F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed a knife used to cut tomatoes stored on the top of the prep table in ambient air. The PIC indicated that the tomato was used 40 mins prior to inspection. Utensils that is used for TCS food cannot be left sitting out or in an unprotected location without being washed and sanitized first. The PIC took the knife to the dishwasher to be cleaned. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →