Fazoli's
C°953 N Dobson Rd, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03135
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Feb 23, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed various shapes of cooling pasta with internal temperatures ranging from 46-58*F in the walk in cooler and 58-60*F in the prep cooler. Observed all pasta wrapped tightly in plastic bags and stacked in the walk in cooler. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked broccoli and mushrooms held in paper portion cups stored above the fill line of the pans in the prep cooler next to the microwaves with internal temperatures ranging from 48-55*F. All other foods held under the fill line were observed at 41*F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at 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. 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.
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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
No timestamps observed on RTE par-cooked pizzas held at room temp and measuring 72*F with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the pizza was cooked 1 hour prior and they had been to busy to mark the 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a heavy sticky residue on the warewashing crates. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
2025
Jun 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed the low temperature dishwasher with dishes in dishwasher at a concentration of 0 ppm available chlorine. Employee set up a three-compartment sink and manager will call for repair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
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Observed the gasket in disrepair for preparation cooler reach in unit. Replace gasket for proper cold holding. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Jan 13, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed employee lather hands for <20 seconds directly under water in the hand sink. Inspector instructed employee to properly lather hands for at least 20 seconds at the hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: 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.
2024
Sep 6, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed the inside food contact surface of soda nozzles with black organic debris. Manager removed from soda fountain and cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.
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Observed cheese and peperoni pizza hot holding on counter at internal temperature of 75 deg F. Manager informed the establishment has a time as a public health control policy and was able to recall time the pizzas were placed out of temperature control and documented with time stamp sticker during inspection. 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.
Jan 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
printed reportThe 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.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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Heather Burdick
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 in the employee hand sink by lathering hands under running water. Inspector instructed employee to properly lather hands outside of running water for a minimum of 20 seconds. Employee properly washed hands during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-101.11, Pf: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers-Observed several spray bottle that General Manager informed contained disinfectant cleaner without a label. General Manager labeled as disinfectant cleaner during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 6, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Final construction inspection for a Class 3 10+ E&D permit was conducted with Derek B. by appointment. The establishment was closed and not operating at time of inspection. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No items for correction. Reviewed air drying practices at time of inspection. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Nov 29, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment inspection for a Class 4 10+ E&D permit was conducted with superintendent Mickey B. by appointment. The project is approximately 90% complete. Please ensure the following items are addressed by the final construction inspection: 1) Provide an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure backflow preventer upstream of the pasta cooker. Certify and provide a test report. 2) Ensure ASSE 1022 dual checks are installed on all water supply lines connected to non-carbonated beverage equipment. 3) Caulk-in all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations throughout the facility. 4) Caulk-in all wall holes, as needed, with silicone. 5) Ensure all sink fixtures are caulked to the walls, as needed. 6) Regrout the tile flooring near the back exterior door. 7) Provide a 3/8th inch minimum tool or finger cove to the restroom top set cove tile, as needed. Utilize silicone grout. The final is scheduled for Monday December 4th, 2023. At the final construction inspection, ensure hot water measuring 120' F minimum is provided to the plumbing system and all refrigerators are on and measuring at 41' F or below. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: DB
Nov 14, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Construction inspection for a Class 4 10+ E&D permit was conducted with superintendent Aaron S. by appointment. The project is approximately 70% complete. Please ensure the following items are addressed by the completion of the project: 1) Install an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure backflow preventer upstream of the CVap Therm and Hold oven. Certify and provide a backflow preventer. 2) Ensure any top set cove tile is provided with a finger or tool cove to the junctures with silicone grout. Reviewed finishes throughout the facility. An additional inspection has been scheduled for 11/29/2023. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 23, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Plumbing inspection for a Class 4 10+ E&D permit was conducted with superintendent Sara S. by appointment. The project is approximately 50% complete. Please ensure the following items are addressed by the completion of the project: 1) Install an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure backflow preventer upstream of the CVap Therm and Hold oven. Certify and provide a backflow preventer. 2) Ensure any top set cove tile is provided with a finger or tool cove to the junctures with silicone grout. Reviewed finishes throughout the facility. An additional inspection has been scheduled for 11/14/2023. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this 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 →