Little Joe's Ravioli Shop
B°81 S Mcqueen Rd, Gilbert 85233
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04825
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 26, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
There were no paper towels or approved hand drying provision at the hand sink in the employee restroom. Person in charge (PIC) re-stocked the paper towels at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
The pre-packaged, to-go cakes (all labeled with "dairy") in the cold holding unit in the dining area did not have dates. Person in charge (PIC) spoke to the person that made them. They were made the day prior. PIC put dates on the containers. 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 were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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 bottle of pain reliver stored with food, above the food prep station. Also observed first aid spray and spray bottle of sanitizer on the bottom shelf with clean pans. Discussed separating medicine, first-aid, and cleaners away from food and food-contact surfaces. Person in charge (PIC) separated and properly stored at time of inspection. 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. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed a hose and a sprayer nozzle attached at the mop sink under pressure. The hose was also stored in the basin, below the flood rim. Discussed contamination risk. Person in charge (PIC) removed the sprayer nozzle and lifted the hose at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Apr 23, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
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Inspector's notes
Observed large pushing cart holding containers placed in front of hand wash sink in the food prep room. The hand wash sink was not accessible at time of inspection. All hand wash sink must be accessible at all times. Manager moved the pushing cart away from the hand wash sink. 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.
2025
Aug 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed shellstock tag record requirements. Inspection report delivered via email.
May 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Jan 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
2024
May 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Joseph Gerace
Mar 29, 2024Routine2 coreA°
New business owner inspection.The establishment was not in operation at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Correct all items prior to re-inspection in 30 days: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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: JG
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained (1) Provide 110 F water heater to the prep sink. (2) Provide a rigid drain line (PVC) for the ice machine. Drain line to be sloped to drain and a 1 inch air gap provided over the floor sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (1) Have the front kitchen area put together will items in place. (2) Provide coved base where the new kitchen FRP is installed. (3) Caulk all holes in the walls (4) Caulk the front hand sink to the wall. (5) Install missing electrical outlet covers where missing (6) Have the walk-in freezer operational. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Feb 26, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory on-site to assess the status of the project.Nobody on-site.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Dec 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory visit.Nobody on-site.Report auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →