Pestos Pizza
B1960 W Ray Rd, Chandler 85224
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08522
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 2, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Establishment has added an automatic dishwasher in the bar and an RO system in the last few months. Per manager, a walk-in was added within the last two to three years. Additionally, there are waterline-connected coffee makers in the bar with no back flow preventors. All water connected, non-carbonated beverage dispensers must have an approved backflow device such as an inline dual check meeting ASSE 1022 standards.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. In the top of the walk-in, mozzarella, cut lettuce, cooked chicken and cut tomaoes at 44*F to 47*F internally. The mozzarella had been in the unit more than two hours, per manager and was embargoed and discarded by the manager. The other TCS foods had been in the unit less than two hours and were moved to the walk-in to re-cool. Cooling sausages and chicken had been placed in the lower section of the unit. Manager removed cooling items to the walk-in.
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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: 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.
2025
Oct 22, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed salmon in ROP thawed in the walk-in cooler without being exposed to air. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that ROP fish needs to be removed from the packaging while frozen and thawed while exposed to air. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Aug 13, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The Consumer advisory has been corrected. Person in charge (PIC) emailed inspector with new menu showing corrections.
Aug 6, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed. A pattern of non-compliance is observed for violation # 38, 6-202.13. 1st consecutive. ***Re-inspection scheduled for 08/19/2025 for consumer warning.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee drinks with no lid or straw sitting on and near food pre areas, including on the slicer. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all drinks and personal items need to be stored in a designated area away from food prep areas. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
The menus have recently been changed. Observed the drink menu with a drink that uses egg whites with an asterisk, but no consumer warning. The main menu has the consumer warning, without asterisks on the burgers that are offered to taste. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. ***Re-inspection scheduled for 08/19/2025.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
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Observed two unapproved lighted fly traps hanging in the kitchen. The traps do not contain the debris of the insect. All insect control devices shall contain all the insect remains to reduce risk of contamination. Person in charge (PIC) unplugged the devices at time of inspection and will call a certified pest control specialist to install approved devices. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *** A pattern of non-compliance is observed. 1st consecutive.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Apr 29, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed two unapproved lighted fly traps hanging in the kitchen. The traps do not contain the debris of the insect. All insect control devices shall contain all the insect remains to reduce risk of contamination. Person in charge (PIC) unplugged the devices at time of inspection and will call a certified pest control specialist to install approved devices. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
2024
Nov 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Inspected with RS# 691.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email. A pattern of non-compliance is observed for violation 22, 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B). This is the 1st consecutive repeat. AMC training was discussed with PIC.If establishment is providing offsite food service, a separate food catering permit is required. Follow the link below to apply for a food catering permit.https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/homeIMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.
Inspector's notes
There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed a sheet pan full of roasted chicken on a cooling rack near the washer and dryer with an internal temperature of 78*F with probe thermometer. The Person in Charge (PIC) was not sure how long the chicken had been sitting out. PIC discarded the chicken at time of inspection. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of Raid in the storage area. Also observed two fly traps above dishwashing area that are not approved. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that pest control can only be used by a certified pest control specialist. PIC removed the pest control at time of inspection. 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.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Sep 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed. IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand washing sink behind the bar with a container of ice in it. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that hand washing sinks can only be used for hand washing and no other purpose to prevent contamination during hand washing. PIC removed container and ice from hand washing sink at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a cold holding unit that had standing water on the bottom shelf. The unit measured at 42.2* with min/max thermometer after about 10 minutes. A container of cream that was in the unit measured 49* with probe thermometer. Cream was voluntarily discarded. Person in charge (PIC) will use other cold holding units until the unit is repaired. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time 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.
Apr 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n)A _ Grade and had _ 0Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.email updated in AMOOn 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Addison Sypniewski-PIC
2023
Dec 5, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager present on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager and updated requirements for 2017 FDA food code. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager. Repeat violation. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Debbie T.
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 strainer at hand sink at bar. Observed hand sink closest to walk in blocked by cleaning equipment. Discussed with PIC that hand sink must be available to use at all times and cannot be blocked. Strainer and cleaning equipment was moved. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation 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 3 closed containers of pizza sauce holding 69-71 F in walk in, per PIC pizza sauce was made 1 hour prior. Discussed with PIC that food must be uncovered when cooling. Ice wands were used to cool down sauces. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Sep 26, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager present on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager and updated requirements for 2017 FDA food code. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: B,Signer: Daniel P.
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. Observed containers of meatballs and a cut watermelon in walk in without a datemark, per PIC food items were made 9/21. Discussed with PIC that ready to eat TCS foods must be date marked. Food items were date marked. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 containers of cut tomatoes and cut lettuce in prep cooler on dishwasher side holding from 44-49 F, person in charge stated that food items were just prepared and place in unit. Discussed with person in charge that prep coolers are not designed to rapidly cool food and should only be used for the storage of foods that are 41 *F or below. Food items were placed in walk in to cool. 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 →