Venezia's
A27 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03877
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Apr 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
2025
Aug 25, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed individually packaged chocolate cookies for sale at the counter of the establishment. Discussed with PIC that packaged foods must be properly labeled. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Feb 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
This inspection was conducted upon request (EHR2500076)No County legal action will result from this inspection.This inspection was conducted upon request (EHR2500076)
Feb 14, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Reviewed proper glove use with PIC. 2. Discussed the importance of having test strips available on premises for all sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Establishment uses quat and chlorine for food contact surfaces and must have both available on the premises. 3. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. Food that is cooling must be uncovered or loosely covered, and in pans 4-inches or shallower for proper cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large, sealed plastic container full of penne noodles with an internal temperature of 48*F. PIC stated that the noodles were made the night prior. Informed PIC that due to the product not reaching the proper cooling parameters, it needs to be discarded. PIC discarded the noodles at time of inspection. Noodles were embargoed. PIC stated that the noodles go through an ice bath before being placed in the containers in the walk-in. Discussed with PIC letting the noodles cool down to 41*F before placing in them in the large container or using an uncovered pan shallower than 4-inches to properly finish the cooling process. Suggested to PIC using a thermometer to track the noodles cooling process. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered trash receptacle in wither of the unisex restrooms. Informed PIC that there needs to be covered trash receptacles in female and unisex restrooms. PIC stated that they have ordered the covers for the receptacles. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
2024
Aug 27, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of food and other debris underneath the front pizza oven and other kitchen equipment. Informed PIC that this area needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt, food debris, and organic matter. 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.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed drained flies and methods to maintain free of infestation during inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Manager ****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: A,Signer: AJ Albanese, Manager
2023
Aug 10, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Food Manager Licenses: 3,Award: A,Signer: Al A.
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 →