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California Pizza Kitchen

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10100 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley 85253

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00760

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Paradise Valley restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Sep 19, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Nov 12, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Dec 1, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of maintaining high-temp dish machine thermometer in good repair.

Feb 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Dec 11, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Dec 1, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed handwash sinks at prep line and bar with water at 71-73 °F. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on December 11th, 2025.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Aug 21, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

In the office observed a aerosol can of SSI-50 insecticide. In the chemical storage closet observed a container of Finitio pest eliminator.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed less than 5 small flies near the bar and soda fountain. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Discussed cleaning frequency and reducing harborage conditions. Ensure pests are eliminated by licensed pest control specialist prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed small leak below the dish machine in the kitchen.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussion included: sanitizer concentrations and testing frequency; spray bottle labels.

2024

Nov 12, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed having a designated area for employee food and drink separate from items meant for service.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed in the mop sink area an unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid and an unlabeled spray bottle with dark liquid. Per PIC, these bottles contained sink and surface cleaner and degreaser, respectively. Discussed with PIC labelling all working chemical containers with their common names to ensure the contents of the containers are known. PIC set bottles aside to be labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Aug 28, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

In the back food prep area by the dishwashing area, observed slicer blades and dicers stored on a shelf as clean with visible food debris still in the blades. All food contact surfaces stored as clean must be clean to sight and touch. Manager had items re-washed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

In the front kitchen, under the handwashing sink by the bar, observed a can of fruit fly killer.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Mar 20, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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) 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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC - MB (missing selection #24),Signer: Ruben Felix

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.... Observed no hand soap at hand sink in center hand washing station on cook line. Person in charge informed they shall have a handwashing cleanser at all hand sinks at all times. Person in charge restocked hand soap at time of inspection. Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.... Observed spray bottle in hand sink at middle hand washing sink on cook line. Person in charge informed hand washing sinks shall only be used for hand washing at all times. Person in charge removed spray bottle at time of inspection. Core-5-202.12 (B-D), C: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.... Observed hand sink on cook line at at front bar with metered faucets with a flow of water of less than 10 seconds. Person in charge informed metered faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.... Observed cooked chicken and chicken avocado wraps both at a temperature of 51-55*F in large reach in cooler near cook line. Person in charge explained they have only been in the reach in for 30 minutes. Person in charge informed all temperature sensitive items shall remain at or below 41*F at all times. Person in charge removed chicken and chicken avocado wraps from reach in and placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Ambient air temperature of reach in cooler was 51*F at time of inspection measured with cooper min/max thermometer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals... Observed spray bottle in sink with bright red liquid. Person in charge explained that it was Sink and surface sanitizer. Person in charge tested concentration at time of inspection. Lactic acid was above 3010 PPM and DDBSA was above 1130 PPM. Person in charge informed Lactic acid concentration shall remain between 704-1875PPM and DDBSA concentration shall remain between 272-700ppm per manufacturers instructions. Person in charge discarded chemicals in spray bottle at time of inspection. Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers... Observed Spray bottle with bright red liquid inside with no label. Person in charge informed working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Person in charge discarded bottle at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 19, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed frequency of grease trap cleaning, please verify frequency and monitor.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ruben Felix

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 →