Argento's Pizza & Wings
B°805 E Monroe Ave, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12677
Score based on 10 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
Jul 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will be conducted on 07/24/26 to verify refrigeration. Operator was instructed to provide electronic verification of cold holding 41*F or below.
Inspector's notes
2nd consecutive violation: Discussed with operator at least one person in charge during all hours of operation shall hold a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Internal temperature of 56*F for the following Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods (Ham, Pastrami, Capicola) stored in refrigeration drawers located at cook line. Discussed with operator any TCS foods that have been stored in refrigeration unit for longer than 4hours is no longer safe for human consumption. Per operator, temperature of 41*F or below was verified at 8am this morning. Operator to remove all TCS foods and stored in walk-in refrigeration unit 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
65*F ambient temperature for refrigeration drawers located at cook line. Discussed with operator all refrigeration used for cold holding of TCS foods shall be held at 41*F or below. Refrigeration units at cook line shall be repaired/ replaced to cold hold at 41*F or below. There was sufficient additional refrigeration cold holding at 41*F or below in establishment. Ensure to repair unit by time of re-inspection 07/24/26. 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.
Apr 1, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control and cleaning of food contact surfaces.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager on site during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Ensure there is a certified food manager on site during operation hours by the next routine inspection. 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
2025
Nov 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning the fan cover inside the reach-in refrigerator unit to prevent potential contamination with the owner.
Jul 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 6, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed various Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items inside a prep-top style refrigeration unit including various deli meats, cooked pasta, and heavy cream registering internal temperatures ranging between 45°-50°F with a probing thermometer. Per manager, the food items were in the unit between 1-2 days prior to the 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. The manager voluntarily discarded the food items at the 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 the women's restroom without a covered receptacle for the disposal of feminine sanitary napkins. The establishment shall provide a covered receptacle for the disposal of feminine hygiene products. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Aug 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed following topics with owner:-periodic monitoring of Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items in reach-in refrigeration units using probing thermometer.-cleaning procedures for deli slicer.
May 6, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed time as a control policy for pizza sold by the slice with manager.Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: A,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tomer T.
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed multiple sanitizer buckets containing dirty chlorine sanitizer solution with a concentration measuring 25ppm. The establishment shall maintain their chlorine sanitizer buckets with clean sanitizer solution at a concentration from 50-100ppm. The manager remade the sanitizer buckets at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 14, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Tomor T. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tomor Turreshi
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. Observed hotel pan of uncooked marinara sauce made in-house in steam table with internal temperature of 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Please ensure time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are held hot at 135F or warmer. Person in charge (PIC) transferred sauce to large saucepan and reheated on stove to 165F to hold hot at 135F in steam table. Per PIC, sauce was placed in steam table for holt-holding less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Inspector verified reheating temperature with probe thermometer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 tightly-lidded containers of cooked pasta cooling in walk-in refrigerator. Please ensure cooling foods are cooled in containers and equipment that will facilitate the cooling process. PIC removed lids to correct during the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Oct 4, 2023RoutineA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Patricia N. Report e-mailed.Discussed requirements for proper separation and storage of employee personal items with person in charge (PIC). Employee personal medications shall not be stored in ways that pose a risk of contaminating food products.PIC indicated that multiple employees are currently enrolled in Food Protection Manager coursework.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Patricia Nunez
Observed significant buildup on shelving used for bottled hot sauces and for baking sheets. Please ensure nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are kept clean to sight and touch. 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 →