Lil Capo Pizzeria
A9404 W Westgate Blvd, Glendale 85305
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03242
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
Jun 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 2, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed handwashing sink near pizza ovens detaching from wall. Discussed with PIC to reattach/seal handwashing sink to wall. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Sep 26, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager at time of inspection. (Repeat Violation)
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed Cheese and meat pizzas out at room temp made within the hour with no time/temp logging. Manager time labeled at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. 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 build up of dust and residue on non food contact surfaces including shelves, walls, floors, under equipment. More frequent cleaning is needed.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jun 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning frequency of in-use utensils, minor facilities cleaning.
Inspector's notes
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
Jan 27, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge time-as-control policy and procedures for repeat violation. Discussed sanitizer testing strips.
Inspector's notes
Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate (CFPM) is present during all hours of operation. Person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their CFPM. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed no means of time tracking for the ready-to-eat (RTE) pizza slices that are kept under time-as-control for food safety. Discussed with person in charge utilizing some means of time tracking for the pizza slices such as a time log, time stickers, a digital timer or some other means that allows for the accurate tracking of RTE foods. 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. ** 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. ** Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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 ice cream scoops being stored in tepid water. Person in charge placed the ice cream scoops in the sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Discussed with person in charge utilizing a small hot holding appliance such as a crock pot filled with water holding at a minimum of 135°F to store ice cream scoops if the intention is to store them in water for easier scooping and clean-up. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed hand washing sink next to the large pizza oven that is starting to become detached from the wall. All handwashing sinks should be sealed smooth and flush to the wall. Add silicone or caulking to reseal the sink so that it is smooth and flush to the wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
2024
Sep 26, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of personal food items in the walk-in cooler, freezer and reach-in coolers.
Inspector's notes
Observed no means of time tracking for the ready-to-eat (RTE) pizza slices that are kept under time-as-control for food safety. Discussed with person in charge utilizing some means of time tracking for the pizza slices such as a time log, time stickers, a digital timer or some other means that allows for the accurate tracking of RTE foods. 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 plastic container of cooked, cubed chicken approximately 6-8 inches deep with the lid on that was cooling in the walk-in cooler. Per the person in charge, the food had begun cooling approximately 2 hours prior to the inspection. The internal temperature of the cooked chicken was at 67°F. Discussed with person in charge using wide, flat pans with the food at a depth of no more than 3-4 inches deep, uncovered to help facilitate cooling. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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 ice cream scoops being stored in cups of tepid water. Person in charge placed the ice cream scoops in the sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
May 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certification is present during normal business hours.Discussed food protection for ready-to-eat (RTE) pizza slices.Discussed time-as-control tracking methods.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Joseph D.
Jan 25, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 1 core violation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Dana B.
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed numerous drain flies present in the back of the kitchen near the 3-compartment sink. Please ensure that the establishment is regularly monitored for pests and pest control is regularly utilized to control drain fly populations. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 21, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: James R.
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 →