Vero Chicago Pizza
A°1334 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-00012
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
May 1, 2026Re-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.
Apr 28, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection for the sprayer nozzle will be scheduled for Friday May 1st. ///// The Establishment's 3 compartment sink is currently directly plumbed. The 3 compartment sink must be indirectly plumbed to a floor drain or the drain line must have a hub drain. Instructed establishment have sink drain to the floor drain directly below the 3 compartment sink and cap the sewer line at the wall.
Inspector's notes
Establishment has recently obtained a mechanical veggie slicer. No ETL stamp/sticker was found on the unit. Unit was not found on the Intertek ETL listed directory meaning it is not NSF/ANSI certified. Unit is not easily cleanable. Instructed establishment to stop the use of the machine. All vegetables must be cut by hand or by a slicer that is NSF/ANSI certified. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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.
Inspector's notes
In the kitchen, observed the sprayer nozzle at the 3 compartment sink free hanging below the flood rim of the sink basin. The sink is directly plumbed. The sprayer nozzle must be free hanging at minimum 1 inch above the flood rim of the 3 compartment sink. Please have the sprayer nozzle repaired or replaced prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
2025
Dec 3, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy dust accumulation in the kitchen. Ceilings should be cleaned as frequently as needed to prevent accumulation of dust and other soils. Please have the ceilings cleaned more frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed several ceiling tiles in the kitchen that are missing or broken. Please have these replaced. Facility must remain in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Aug 14, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the back prep cooler, observed TCS foods between 48-58*F. Foods included shredded cheese, cut lettuce, cooked tomatoes, sliced tomatoes, cooked chicken, italian beef, and cooked chicken wings. All foods had been in the unit less than an hour. Foods were moved to walk in cooler or placed on time as control.
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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. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about hand washing water pressure, and door hinges.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee at dishpit going from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Observed employee with gloves touching raw sausage, then changing out gloves without washing hands. Manager talked to staff about handwashing, and they immediately washed their hands. Ensure that handwashing is occuring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed can on hot shot in the facility behind the wait station hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.12 (C) - Priority Foundation: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Manager removed the container, and has a monthly pest control service.
2024
Oct 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about walkin storage, cooling techniques, and food manager licenses.
Inspector's notes
Observed emplyee at dishwashing station going from dirty dishes to putting away clean sanitized dishes. Talked to manager, employee stopped, rewashed dishes and washed hands. Talked to manager about handwashing policy. Ensure that employees wash hands going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from the sewer pipe at 3 compartment sink area. Observed gaps in silicone at 3 compartment sink. Talked to manager about correcting leaks, and silicone added to areas to prevent water from accumulation on the ground. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.
May 29, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Talked to staff about ice baths, test strips, and hand washing techniques. No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: B,Signer: Yuri Mejia
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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 washing hands with cloth towel. Manager talked to employee, and talked about proper hand washing. Ensure that employee use paper towels or other effective means to dry hands after hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. ---Observed prep fridge at 46 with min/max thermometer. All foods had been moved to inside fridge within the last 1 hour. Facility is using ice baths until repair person comes. Ensure that all cold holding equipment are at 41F or less. Talked to manager about cleaning, and spacing of equipment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ---Observed oven door doesn't close when pizzas are in it, leading to making the entire kitchen warm and AC seems difficult to keep up. Ensure that equipment is repaired and used correctly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Feb 5, 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.**Talked to manager about service animals, and test strips.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: Alex
2023
Oct 12, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.**Talked to manager about sanitizer levels and times, removal schedule of unnecessary items, and new water heater installed.Confirmed email with manager.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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jose Mejia
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 →