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Pita Jungle

A+Cutting Edge

1949 W Ray Rd, Chandler 85224

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03736

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

94
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 9, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 25, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed dust collecting surrounding the overhead vents throughout the kitchen and dish area. Clean areas to help ensure that dust does not become a source of contamination of food or food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Apr 7, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

2025

Nov 25, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed in the cookline service station cooler, pans of diced cooked chicken in the top panel at 60 deg f . discussed with manager. manager removed. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

observed multiple pans of cooked tcs food and portioned soft cheese and portioned bags of cooked chicken, and diced tomatoes with discard date 11-18, and 11-19. facility manager discarded tcs food. mcesd use by date guidance document reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-202.11

Inspector's notes

observed at the back food prep. ware washing storage bins, multiple food spatulas, severely damaged. plastic torn, pieces missing. discussed with manager on duty. all discarded Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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.

Jul 9, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Report emailed.

Apr 3, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to person in charge (PIC). Emailed PIC department guidance for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Discussed with PIC hand sink usage.

2024

Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.PIC was e-mailed the inspection report

Aug 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

in the walk-in cooler, observed raw eggs placed over cheese. informed pic. manager relocated raw eggs to a designated lower shelf. corrected.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed pans of sliced, and chopped/diced tomatoes at 56-61 deg f . per kitchen staff prepared recently. informed manager on duty. all removed. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . recommended to keep excess tomatoes in Ice bath and utilizing the walk-in cooler to maintain 41 deg f . corrected at the time of inspection.

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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. 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.

Mar 7, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

This Advisory visit was conducted per request of operator who submitted for a "Dog Friendly Patio". "Dog Friendly Patio" was approved. Permit/sign(attached) shall be posted in a conspicuous area near the front entrance of the establishment. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A” grade with no priority no priority foundation violation noted on this inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to GM's email.****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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Jim Muro , GM,Award: Cutting Edge A+

2023

Dec 4, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A” grade with no priority no priority foundation violation noted on this inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to GM's email.****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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Jim Murro, GM,Award: Cutting Edge A+

Oct 7, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A” grade with no priority no priority foundation violation noted on this inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to GM's email.****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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Josh Bishop, A. GM

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 →