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Grimaldi's

7131 W Ray Rd, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17817

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

91
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 14, 2023 — Routine — score 55 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 1, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 14, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 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

Apr 20, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Sep 29, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 14, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about ice buckets, new door trim installed, personal item storage, and peel storage.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee using gloves to touch raw sausage for pizzas, and failed to wash hands before other tasks. Observed employee touching the bottom of a wood peel that had touched the ground. Talked to manager about handwashing policies. ENsure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks, even if gloves are used. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed hot holding of used equipment (slicers, knives) kept in hot water, was at 128-129F. Facility likes keeping items at 145F and above. Talked to manager about options for utensils. Ensure facility is keep items hot (above 135F) cold (below 41F) or changed out every 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

2024

Oct 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

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

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed red sauce at 125F inside warmer at the pizza slicing station. Manager removed the product. Ensure that all TCS foods during hot holding are kept at 135F and above at all times. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed front door doesn't self close and rubs against the the double door. Ensure that all cracks/gaps/doors are sealed and prevent pests in the facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

May 20, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about floor drains, ceiling requirements, door gaps, and sloped pipes. 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Todd S.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. ---Observed no paper towels at back hand sink. Manager able to refill the empty container. Ensure there is soap and paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage ---Observed backing up bar hand sink. Staff able to fix the drain as it wasn't sloped correctly. Able to repair drain. Ensure that water drains from each hand sink and dump sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 8, 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.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about pest control services, drains in the kitchen, and AVB at dough station.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Todd S.

2023

Sep 14, 2023Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about food manager licenses, and employee illness policy.Did visit along with RS #764. 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,Embargo Lbs: 14,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA-RLC ,Signer: Jeff Spear

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. ---Observed employee touching finished pizzas with bare hands. while getting receipt paper and scoops under the pizza itself. Manager talked to employee about bare hand contact policy, and using gloves or other barriers at the expo station. Ensure that bare hands do not touch ready to eat foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. ---Observed bar dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after a fresh cycle. Back main dishwasher is set at 50 ppm bleach. Talked to manager about discontinuing use of bar dishwasher until repair is made. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times of operation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 milk at 48F inside at under counter reach in at wait station. All foods were at 48-50F at reach in. Items were embargoed by manager. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold hold areas at kept at 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →