Buca Di Beppo
A1730 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05648
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Apr 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 15, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
report emailed. at the time of re-inspection. the food cooler requiring re-inspection is no longer in use. manager will notify department sanitarian regarding the status of the coolerPredefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 14, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB°
report emailed. re-inspection scheduled for 10-15-2025Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed tcs food such as cream, on site prepared meat sauce, Alferdo sauce, all at 49-51 deg f . informed manager on duty regarding the proper cold holding requirements. (41 deg f ). facility GM discarded food pans. also some minced garlic mix in the cooler lower left-hand drawers indicating 68 deg f . manager threw away food. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the cookline area reach-in cooler, temperature at 50-51 deg f in the top panel and 74 deg f in the bottom reach-in cooler panels and food drawers. discussed the refrigeration requirement. please ensure the food cooler can maintain 41 degf for storing TCS food. manager will place a work order. re-inspection scheduled 10-24-2025 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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
some wet wiping cloth were left on the food prep. tables. discussed with manager. please ensure wiping cloth are placed in the designated sanitizer solution. manager provided sanitizer buckets with 200 ppm quat ammonia. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed water temperature at the kitchen and bar hand washing stations as well as in the restrooms and the three compartment basins, registering 78-82 deg f. discussed with facility manager. manager has placed a service call for the plumbing company. re-inspection scheduled for 10-15-2025 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Jun 20, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
re-inspection report emailed.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jun 19, 2025Routine3 priority1 foundationD°
report emailed. re-inspection scheduled for the facility dishwasher. spoke to facility GM via phone.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the kitchen automatic dishwasher, low temp dishwasher at 0ppm for chlorine. showed manager on duty. observed also the sanitizer drum connected to device was empty. discussed with manager regarding the proper chlorine sanitizer concentration. manager placed a service call to the chemical company. re-inspection scheduled. recommended to utilize the manual warewashing basins to conduct manual sanitizing till equipment repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the oven, a pan of lasagna, at 70-72 deg f . another lasagna at 128-134 deg f . per manager , to be reheated for service. per manager been in the oven for 2hours. discussed regarding the reheating guidelines for the on site prepared lasagna. manager removed lasagnas placed in oven . 165 deg f established. please ensure tcs food is rapidly reheated to 165 deg f . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.
Inspector's notes
observed sprayer cans of insecticides in the kitchen. discussed with manager. please ensure all pesticides are applied by an integrated certified pest control company. manager removed all sprayer cans of pesticides. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Addl Notes: observed insecticides placed atop ice machine. also containers of degreaser, and concentrated pan cleaners placed on the final sanitizing /air drying basins. discussed with manager proper locations for chemical storage. all removed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Feb 27, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
employee paper towel dispenser not working. showed PIC. manager serviced the employee hand washing station, paper towel dispenser Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: 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. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the cooline upright cooler. open pans of raw chicken, placed above open pans of shrimp, assorted seafood. discussed the food storage guidance document. manager removed and relocated seafood pans to a different designated cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the front service grill cooking area cooler, pans of portioned pasta assorted sizes at 46-48 deg f . suggested not to overfill the cooler. us of ice and keeping excess food in the walk-in cooler reviewed. manager removed pastas, placed in the walk-in cooler. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at 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.
Inspector's notes
cover for the on site employee unisex restroom trash can missing. please provide a cover. manager will order a new covered trash receptacle. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
2024
Oct 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _A Grade and had _0 Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed.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.Cutting Edge program reviewed with kitchen managerAward: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 16,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 24,Signer: Anne Marie-Kitchen manager
2023
Oct 23, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _A Grade and had _0 Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed.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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Anne Marie-Kitchen manager,Number of Employees: 24,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Food Handler Cards: 16
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 →