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Venezia's

A

2721 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85209

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09637

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

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 12, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 19, 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 history11 on record

2026

May 19, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report emailed.

Jan 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Discussed covered trash cans for the bathrooms.

2025

Sep 3, 2025Routine1 foundationB

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

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.12

Inspector's notes

Observed bottles of ranch dressing sold to customers. According to the PIC, bottles are packaged in house and dated for 120 days. Ranch is not distributed and only sold in house, each store is responsible for bottling ranch dressing to sell at their location.

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3-502.12 (B1-3, B5-6, D1, D2a, D2f-h, D3, E2-4) - Priority Foundation: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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/3978/Food-Variances.

Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

Feb 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 27, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed deli slicer with accumulation of food build up in food contact surfaces. According to PIC, slicer had been previously used 3 days prior to inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed uncooked pizzas with TCS toppings stored on rack at room temperature without proper documentation to show that they are cooked and sold or discarded within 4 hours. PIC created a policy at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control.

Feb 28, 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.Confirmed email with manager.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.Signer: Joe Brown,Award: A

2023

Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Joseph Brown

Sep 26, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control virtual webinar class on 09/26/2023. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.

Sep 12, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to management about pizza boxes storage locations, time control, supplies at hand sinks. Manager signed up for AMC class on 9-26-23 at 845am-11am.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.Review Complete: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: B,Signer: Richard Becerra,Review Notes: QA-RLC

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation 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 cut lettuce at 48F in back prep fridge. Observed sausage at 50F in front prep fridge. Manager added items to walkin, as they have been there less than 4 hours. Ensure all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less. Management knew of past issues, and tried to do ice baths in fridges, but no or little ice present. Facility signed up for AMC class on 9-26-23 at 845am-11am. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

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 →