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Barro's Pizza

950 E Riggs Rd, Chandler 85249

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-19949

Score based on 10 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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1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Apr 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 18, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (0 priority, 3 foundation, 0 core)Nov 21, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 10, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 13, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Mar 13, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

email sent in with picture of quat stripsPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. operator sent email with quat strips

Mar 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report and email picture of quat strips to gina.askue@maricopa.gov by 3/19/2026

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee place on a pair of gloves to prepare a salad after working on the register. Inspector instructed employee to properly wash hands before placing on gloves when working with ready to eat food items. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Quat strips not available for testing sanitizer buckets. Provide test strips. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed surface of hoods above grills with large amount of debris. Clean frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

2025

Nov 21, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand drying provisions at the hand wash sink located at the front of the kitchen. PIC re-stocked hand wash sink with paper towels at time of inspection. Each handwashing sink must be provided with hand drying provisions at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple spray bottles with chemicals for cleaning without common name labeling throughout the establishment. PIC marked with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2nd consecutive violation 7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Aug 18, 2025Routine3 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed pizza sauce, and shredded cheese sitting out at room temperature. No time stamp was recorded indicating when the food items were removed from temperature control at time. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple spray bottles with chemicals for cleaning without common name labeling throughout the establishment. PIC marked with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

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

Inspector's notes

Observed pizza sauce cooling in the walk-in with an internal temperature range of 80F-70F with tightly fitted lids and over 4 inch containers. Per PIC, the pizza sauce has been cooling for less than two hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered and ice was added to allow for rapid cooling. 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. Food must be cooled, when prepared at room temperature, within 4 hours to cold holding temperature of 41F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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 23, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed installing a dedicated water line for the chemical dispenser at the mop sink.

2024

Nov 20, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge keeping medicine stored in the office and out of food prep areas. Report emailed to person in charge.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

At the fountain soda machine, observed organic matter build up in each soda nozzle. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked meatballs in the hot holding table with an internally probed temperature of 115 degrees F. Person in charge (PIC) stated items had been placed in the hot table 2 hours prior. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the AVB at the mop sink leaking. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dust, dirt, and grease on the vents above the fryers. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Sep 9, 2024Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended to put "pizza by the slice" on establishment's time as a control policy. The hot box's last shelf was not hot holding correctly at time of inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, observed heavy accumulation of rust on the walk in cooler metal shelves. Discussed replacing shelves to eliminate the risk of physically contaminating food stored in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Apr 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*GM is taking to become a certified food protection manager (CFPM) this month.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brandon

2023

Dec 6, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*The GM was just promoted 2 weeks ago and is in the process of obtaining his certified food protection manager certification.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brandon C

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.-- Observed pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese sitting out at room temperature with an internal temperature of 70F. Per PIC, the sauce and cheese are under a time as a control policy but did not have a time indicating when the items were taken out of temperature control. PIC states that the items were taken out of temperature control 2 hours prior to inspection. PIC filled out time as a control log for the sauce and cheese. A food establishment, when using time as a control, must follow their written procedure; and mark when a TCS food is taken out of temperature control. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment-- At time of inspection, observed heavy accumulation of food debris and rust on the walk in cooler metal shelves. Discussed replacing shelves to eliminate the risk of physically contaminating food. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions-- Observed heavy accumulation of dust on fans and ceiling of walk-in cooler. Physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Must clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Aug 9, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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 request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brandon Hardman

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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 cooked spaghetti in a large deep plastic container with a tight fitted lid with an internal temperature range of 68F-76F stored in walk-in cooler. Per PIC food was cooked less than two hours prior. PIC used approved methods to cool down to 41°F. Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC. All items should be cooled in uncovered, shallow pans in the back reach-in refrigerator, by using an ice bath, or another effective means. Foods must be cooled from 135F-70F in the first 2 hours and from 70F-41F in the next 4 hours for a total of 6 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment-- At time of inspection, observed heavy accumulation of food debris and rust on the walk in cooler metal shelves. Discussed replacing shelves to eliminate the risk of physically contaminating food. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions-- Observed heavy accumulation of dust on fans and ceiling of walk-in cooler. Physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Must clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →