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Niccoli's Pizzeria & Deli LLC

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6102 N 16th St, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03929

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

89
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Sep 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 5, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 26, 2024 — Routine — score 71 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 4 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jan 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Aug 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed au jus dip in reach-in cooler with a date marking from two weeks prior. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed large gaps in wall around mop sink fixtures and connections. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 3rd. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Feb 12, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency (wash, rinse, sanitize) of meat slicers at ambient temperature.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manger onsite at the time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed establishmeent utilize time as control process for cooked pizza, but not written time as control policy or time marking of time the food items were removed from temperature control.

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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-207.11

Inspector's notes

Observed medications stored on shelf over three compartment sink next to clean utensils and packaged food items.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Addl Notes: Observed employee personal care items, hand creams, stored on shelf over three compartment sink and next to clean utensils and packaged food items. Observed employee personal drinks stored above ready to eat foods in the reach in cooler. Employee personal items must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All personal items were located and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unsealed gaps/holes around plumbing under the hand wash sink by the soda fountain. Observed ceiling tiles with large cutout holes and in state of disrepair directly over storage of food equipment and packaged foods in the back dry storage area.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Jun 26, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation4 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no bodily flulid clean up kit or written instructions for vomit and diahreal events. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluild plan guidance.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment utilize quat-sanitizer for manual warewashing but 0ppm quat-sanitizer in the three compartment sink compartment with sanitizer solution. The sanitizer dispenser was connected to an empty santizer bottle. The person in charge obtained chlorine sanitizer for manual warewashing and placed an order for supply of more quat-sanitizer at the 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels, if using quat- sanitizer 200-400ppm and if chlorine 50-100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked pizza in a display case at ambient temperature under time as a control but no time as a control written policy or time marking. The person in charge stated the pizza was cooked at 1130, less than 3 hours ago, and time marked the pizza accordingly.

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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. Predefined Comment: 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCore7-209.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee personal items to include drinks, antiacid tablets, sunglasses/keys stored over the three compartment sink and food prep area. The person in charge removed all the employee personal items and placed them in a designated area away from areas of food prep/storage and clean utensils.

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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Predefined Comment: All employee personal items must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked pasta with meat in a container tightly sealed with plastic wrap with internal temperature of 80F in the reach in cooler. The person in charge stated the pasta had been cooked and placed into the reach in cooler for cooling less than 1 hour ago and removed the plastic wraping to continue cooling. Discussed cooling methods to maximize heat transfer.

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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. Predefined Comment: 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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Inspector's notes

Observed various coolers used for cooling and cold holding of TCS foods with no internal ambient thermometer or thermometers that were not readily accessible and easy to read. Any refrigerator or freezer, storing TCS food products, must have a funtioning thermometer in a easily accesible place. The person in charge placed an order for additional theremometers at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing cove base under the three compartment sink and ceiling tiles in disrepair over areas of food and food equipment storage. Discussed installing cove base in areas of high moisture and replacing ceiling tiles to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jan 5, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Note:Discussed storage of ice scoop and serving utensils inside the deli case. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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: Dalton Illemszky

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed an build up of dark/green colored organic matter inside the ice machine. Discussed cleaning at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Observed no covered receptacle in employee restroom used by female employees. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Discussed obtaining a covered receptacle. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 21, 2023RoutinecleanA°

Oc-re-inspection conducted with BrianInspection report conducted with BrianThe following items will be covered under the remodel RM-10965 :1. Install handwash station for the front service area2. Install food prep sink for washing fruits and vegetables3. Provide self closure for the restroom4. Secure back area to restrooms from customers5. Facility will be moving ice machine inside the kitchen6. Mopsink will be moved to cover of entrance to restroom hallway7. Seal all the cracks, crevices and holes8. Moving front counter cabinets for handwash accessibility once handwash station installed Meat market permit FD-23-04236 has been requestedNo County legal action will result from this inspection

Aug 22, 2023Routine3 coreA°

OK to Permit. Eating and drinking permit, class 4 , seating 0-9Oc inspection conducted with BrianInspection rights and inspection report emailed to BrianFacility to install a food prep sink that is indirectly plumbed to the the floor sink 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.Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Discussed inspection upon request fee with owner for more than 1 re-inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Not Participating,Signer: Brian Long

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises -- No splash guards on the mopsink that is next to two food storage racks with packaged food and single serve stored on the wire shelves --- provide splash guard or 24 inch spatial barrier from mopsink to the food storage racks Facility has a public restroom that goes past equipment, food, and single serve items in hallway --- contain food, food contact surfaces and equipment in area that is protected from consumers, ie barriers that can lock or not allow tampering Ice machine in the back area with no handwash station -- relocate to be by a handwash station or provide handwash station Handwash station not clearly visible with no barrier in the kitchen -- relocate handwash station to be clearly visible and no barrier or provide another handwash station in front area Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-202.14

Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed -- Restroom door not self closing -- Provide self closure for restroom door Facility has a fully enclosed toilet seat -- provide u-shape toilet seat :

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -- Facility has holes in various areas of the ceiling, walls along fixtures -- seal :

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 →