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Postino

5144 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14225

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

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 31, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 10, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 1, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 25, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.**No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed cooling and date marking.

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Oct 3, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Picture of test strips has been sent to inspector and uploaded to permit.

Oct 1, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

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

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses both QUAT and chlorine sanitizers but only had chlorine test strips available during inspection. Please ensure the appropriate sanitizer testing devices are available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

Jun 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed establishment is cooking and cooling a variety of proteins (chicken, beef, shrimp). Due to current processes, establishment now qualifies for a Class 4 E&D permit (currently has a Class 3 E&D. The fee change will be reflected on the next billing cycle.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Machine was repaired at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed large covered containers of red sauce in walk-in cooler which measured 77 degrees F. Person in charge said it had been prepared from ambient about 30 minutes prior, items were uncovered at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers until they reach 41 degrees F. 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.

#58 — Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(d) [4]

Inspector's notes

No covered waste bin is available on dog friendly patio. Please ensure a "fly proof" covered waste receptacle is available on dog friendly patio at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(d) [4] - All dog waste shall be placed in a fly-tight container located adjacent to the patio area and disposed of outside of the food establishment in an appropriately covered waste receptacle. Equipment used to clean the outdoor patio must be kept outside of the food establishment.

Jan 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed packages of meat thawing in still water in prep sink during inspection, cold water was turned on at time. Please ensure food items are thawed under cold running water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2024

Aug 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Feb 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Bailey Richter

2023

Jul 31, 2023Routine1 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.Discussed cooling logs.Report emailed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: McKenna Dukes

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods... Observed broken floor tiles below cooking equipment is cooking area, also missing/broken base cove tiles below handsink between prep and warewashing area. Please ensure premises are maintained in good repair. 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 →