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Amelio's Pizza & Wings

1726 W Bell Rd, Phoenix 85023-3414

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11661

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

88
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 19, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 1, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 8, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

*4th repeat* Observed open top fridge directly next to fryers on the top section holding shredded cheese, pico de gallo, red salsa, and green salsa 45-51*f degrees. Also observed pizza open top cold table holding pizza sauce and cubed sausage at 48*f degrees per manager on duty items were in their respective locations for less than 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.

Apr 14, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

*3rd repeat* Observed back of establishment main cookline open tops holding sliced ham, cheese, turkey, pepperoni 45-46*f over filled. Bottom of same fridge cut lettuce, meatballs, heavy cream, and blue cheese 48*f degrees. Per PIC all items had been inside fridge less than 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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

Aug 20, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Aug 14, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Reinspection Update

Aug 8, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods cold holding above 41°F in the prep table behind the cash register. The prep table measured 47.6°F on the min/max. The Person in Charge (PIC) stated they had had the unit serviced twice since the last inspection. The PIC also stated they took temperatures of the TCS foods showing temperatures below 41°F approximately an hour and a half before EHS measurement. Staff to continually verify cold holding units are maintaining temperatures below 41°F before loading TCS foods. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. DO NOT use the prep table to store TCS foods until the unit can maintain food temperatures at or below 41°F. A reinspection of the unit will be conducted in 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

Aug 1, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked ready-for-service beans (112-122°F) hot holding below 135°F in the hot holding unit. All other hot items in the hot holder were above 135°F. Alerted the manager, who reheated the beans to 165°F on the stove before returning them to the hot holding unit. Discussed hot holding and reheating requirements with staff. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed various meats (50-54°F) , cheeses (52-53°F), and pizza sauce (50°F) cold holding above 41°F in the prep table behind the cash register. The prep table measured 47.6°F on the min/max after several attempts while EHS was onsite. Staff stated that the unit had been unplugged the previous night by the cleaning crew and was plugged in again this morning when they arrived. All foods have been placed in the unit less than 2 hours before temperature measurement. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to an alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F 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. Staff to verify cold holding units are maintaining temperatures below 41°F before loading TCS foods. Discussed proper cold holding with staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods cold holding above 41°F in the prep table behind the cash register. The prep table measured 47.6°F on the min/max after several attempts while EHS was onsite. Staff stated that the unit had been unplugged the previous night by the cleaning crew and was plugged in again this morning when they arrived. Staff to verify cold holding units are maintaining temperatures below 41°F before loading TCS foods. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A reinspection of the unit will be conducted in 10 days. 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.

May 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed pizza sauce, italian sausage, pepperoni, and shredded cheddar cheese in cooler behind register between 45 and 55 F. Person in charge stated that the ingredients had been in the cooler for at least four hours. 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. Person in charge discarded improperly cold held foods 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking mop sink faucet head. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Oct 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 18, 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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Award: A,Signer: JUAN ESCAREGA

2023

Nov 29, 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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Award: A,Signer: JAZMIN PEREZ

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 →