Barro's Pizza
C°2041 N Arizona Ave, Chandler 85225
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03845
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 8, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed illness policy with manager. Discussed required handwashing and proper glove use.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee drinks and personal items stored on prep tables and on upper shelves above food and food-contact items available for service.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cooked chicken in plastic portion bags and stacked deep in pan in the salad cold table at 62*F internally. Manager stated the pre-cooked chicken had been prepped and portioned, put into the cold table more than 5 hours before. Embargoed, manager discarded.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Pan of cooked chicken stored next to the fryer, put out 5 hours before per manager and discard time log (at 69*F internally), still available for service. Embargoed, manager discarded.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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.
Feb 4, 2026Routine3 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Door gasket on the walk-in freezer is broken, diconnected. Inside floor of the dough reach-in is partially broken, exposing insulation. The ceiling inside the walk-in cooler has two holes partially filled with foam. Tiles are missing above the walk-in cooler.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Accumulation of dust and food debris on racks inside the walk-in. Please maintain clean.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. There are leaks on the drainpipes of the dishwasher and the adjacent hand-washing sink, currently leaking into pans on the floor. Please repair. Discussed required air gap for the dishwasher drain.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that moving sanitizer test strips closer to the ware wash machine will make it easier to remember to test sanitizer levels regularly. Also discussed that some metal stripping is loose on exterior of the building and may be a risk if wind picks up.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken strips and food debris under the fryers and under prep tables in the kitchen. Also observed organic matter at the soda fountain in the lobby. 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
Jun 5, 2025Routine2 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed the hand sink near the pizza line with (2) brooms and a large trash can in front of it. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all hand sinks need to be easy to get to and use, that nothing shall block the sink. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
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Observed (2) bags of bread on top of the cold cuts (deli) meats and cheeses in the cold-holding unit at the sandwich line. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the bags of bread are touched with bare hands and come into contact with other areas of the establishment. If the bags are directly touching the food, it is a contamination risk. PIC moved the bags and placed them on top of the unit next to the bowls at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed (2) spray bottles with cleaner in it sitting next to the ware wash machine. The spray bottles did not have a label. Discussed with person in charge that all cleaners and chemicals need to have a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write the name on the spray bottles at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed the hand sink near the pizza line unable to drain, or draining slowly. The water level did not decrease during time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) stated that a plumber is scheduled to come and repair line. Employees are using the other nearby hand wash sinks until sink is repaired. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Mar 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed no sanitizer at the mechanical ware washing machine at time of inspection. The chlorine test strip measured 0ppm. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that chlorine sanitizer shall be at 50-100 PPM (dependent on mfg). PIC saw that the ware wash machine was out of sanitizer and opened a ticket for service. PIC will use 3-compartment sink and chlorine bleach for sanitizing until the ware wash machine is back in order. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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
Overserved pressure build-up and leaking at the mop sink. The water was on, and a sprayer was connected creating back pressure. Discussed the risk of back pressure and contamination with person in charge (PIC). PIC removed the connection at time of inspection which stopped the leak. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-304.12 - Core: Using a Pump and Hoses, Backflow Prevention
2024
Nov 1, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.
Inspector's notes
Observed peppers in the handwash sink near the three-compartment sink area. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that hand washing sinks can only be used for washing hands and nothing else to prevent contamination during hand washing. PIC removed the peppers from sink at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
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Observed two cans of Raid pest control spray in the storage area near the water heater. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that pest control spray cannot be on the premises of food establishments and can only be used by a certified pest control specialist. PIC removed the Raid from the premises at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
2023
Oct 26, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Final construction inspection.Construction is complete and approved 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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 23, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Construction inspection.Construction is about 90% completeWalked site with Duong T, GC(1) Provide a micro-switch for air curtain activation at the roll-up garage door..(2) Provide internal air gas for the chemical dispenser.(3) Provide a drain cover on the mop sink.(4) Have the pizza oven/ansul system installed.(5) Repair the back door self closure at mop sink room.(6) Paint the kitchen side of the door that leads to the mop sink room. (7) Continue all caulking and trim detail work.Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. For final approval, have all work completed, have hot water available to all sinks, have all refrigeration maintaining proper temperatures, and have all local municipality approvals.Please call (602) 527-0893 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 27, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment inspection.Construction is about 80% completeWalked site with GCPlease continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. For final approval, have all work completed, have hot water available to all sinks, have all refrigeration maintaining proper temperatures, and have all local municipality approvals.Please call (602) 527-0893 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 21, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Plumbing inspection.Construction is about 40% completeWalked site with GC(1) An additional hand sink will be installed on the opposite end of the kitchen near the pizza oven as the existing hand sink is more than 25 feet away.Request an equipment inspection when construction is about 75% completeReport auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 29, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on 7.29.2023 This email has been automatically sent and provided as a courtesy to notify you that your application and plans have been reviewed in accordance with code. You will receive a “APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT WITH CONDITIONS” letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. No reply to this email is required. For further instructions please refer to the letter. Thank you. *** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***
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 →