Vero Chicago Pizza
A2057 S Alma School Rd, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03236
Score based on 7 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 26, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 14, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed illness policy and provided FDA form 1B. Discussed requirement for air gap between drain pipes and floor drains for all food equipment.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Flat of pizza boxes stored with the edge on the floor. Manager moved boxes to proper storage, at least 6" above the floor.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
2025
Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
May 7, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed the food (cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, cheese, cut onions, etc.) with internal temperatures between 43*F-47*F in the cold-holding unit near the hand washing sink with probe thermometer. The min/max thermometer in the bottom of the unit measured 46.5*F. Person in charge (PIC) stated that foods were placed in the unit an hour earlier and moved them to the walk-in cooler at time of inspection. PIC shall keep food in a working cold- holding unit that maintains 41*F or lower until repairs can be made. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.
2024
Jul 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°
OC inspection for a Class 3 10+ was conducted with superintendent Jeff W. 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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.All items for correction will be addressed under RM-10663. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jeff A. Weigel
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 →