Pita Jungle
BCutting Edge4340 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11222
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
May 26, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
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.Discussed with PIC about need for TCS items to be 41°F or below before being placed in top of prep cooler.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS ingredients such as diced tomatoes, hamburger patties, corn, tofu, and cooked pasta in prep cooler at temperatures between 48°F and 55°F. An ice bath had been used two hours prior when items were placed in unit to maintain temperature as summer approached, but ice had melted at time of inspection. Ice was placed in unit and items cooled to 41°F or below 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. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown. 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.
Jan 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.Reviewed fried onion procedures with person in charge.
2025
Sep 5, 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.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: please ensure test strips for chemical-based commercial produce wash are available at all times. Produce should be washed with clean potable water at a food prep sink until test strips are obtained.
May 28, 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.Inspection report e-mailed.
Jan 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.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed cooling containers and frequency of cold-holding line checks. Please provide 2025 parasite destruction letters for mahi mahi and salmon prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.Inspection report e-mailed.
Jul 10, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed lidded container of cooked rotini pasta cooling in walk-in refrigerator and stored underneath a produce box. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Person in charge (PIC) removed lid from container and moved to higher shelf to correct during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Mar 14, 2024Routine2 coreA+
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.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Report emailed.Conducted with Badge# 309.OF NOTE: 1. Discussed MCESD remodel requirements. Please contact MCESD prior to starting remodel to determine if remodel submittal is required. Approval for remodel is required prior to starting remodel.2. Reviewed temperature monitoring. Discussed use of deep, metal pans and not double panning in prep tables. Discussed use of lids for hot holding food items.3. Discussed backflow requirements. Discussed water connected equipment requires backflow devices for isolation of unit. Steamer units that are not chemically injected require a double check backflow assembly meeting ASSE 1015 requirements. Must be installed in a visible location 1-5 feet from floor and must be certified after installation.4. Discussed monitoring for cross contamination for raw chicken stored on speed racks in walk-in cooler.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Cody Hussey
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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 boba ganosh prepared with cooked eggplant at 54-55'F in covered containers in walk-in cooler. Per PIC, boba ganosh was prepared from ambient/cold ingredients 2 hours prior to inspection. Discussed cooling procedures with PIC. Cooked foods must be cooled from 135-70'F within 2 hours and from 70-41'F within 4 hours. Foods prepared from cold/room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70-41'F within 4 hours. Reviewed cooling methods and proper cooling methods. Foods should be cooled uncovered, in portions/pans less then 4 inches deep, in equipment designed for cooling, or by using other effective means. PIC uncovered and re-portioned at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment-----Observed heavily rusted water heater stand in kitchen. Repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Mar 14, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Onsite advisory to review dog friendly patio. Met with manager. Dog Friendly patio is not approved at this time. Seal gaps in patio flooring and provide photos of correction for approval.Reviewed with manager that patio is very shallow and only 4 tables would be approved for dog friendly patio (must be 7 feet from entrance). Establishment will need to manage and ensure compliance with this requirement if approved.Report emailed.Conducted with Badge #309.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Oct 25, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection violation #49 has been correctedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Brenda B.
Oct 19, 2023Routine2 priority1 coreC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection scheduled 10-25-23Report sent via email 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 7.75,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Cody Hussey
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 temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cooked seasoned chicken at 45*F, cooked chicken at47*F and mashed potato at 47*F in the bottom of the prep cooler to the right at the front of the kitchen. Ambient temperature of unit is 41*F. Per Person in Charge (PIC) TCS items were in prep cooler more than 4 hours. Embargoed TCS items and PIC voluntarily discarded. Establishment has adequate refrigeration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring >>>Observed several small flying insects in dry storage and in the bar tea area. PIC was able to verify pest control was last at establishment on 10-10-23. Discussed with PIC the establishment must maintain premise free of insects, rodents and pests, inspect shipments of food, premises for evidence of pests and eliminate harborage conditions. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap >>>Observed drainage piping at the ice machine with less than 1inch air gap to the floor drain. Discussed with PIC an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). PIC put in a work order at time of inspection. Reinspection scheduled 10-25-23 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Jul 26, 2023Routine1 coreA+
Of note: PIC stated that cosmetic remodeling will be happening this Fall. Remodeling includes replacing flooring throughout kitchen with tile. This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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 requestform 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+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brenda Bouchier
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed wall damage behind dry good containers in dry storage room. Also observed rubber base board to pulling off wall in dry storage room. Repair/replace so that all areas are smooth, easily cleanable, and prevents seepage of water/entry of pests. Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed general grime accumulation around mop basin and in corners/floor edges throughout kitchen. Clean and clean at a frequency to prevent accumulation of dust, dirt, grease, food debris, and other organic matter. Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →