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Pietro's

9800 N Summer Hill Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-00015

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

91
Excellent

Fountain Hills restaurant avg: 91

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 22, 2024 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Jul 31, 2024 — Routine — score 58 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)May 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 29, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Apr 29, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: handwashing when moving between doors and curtains, hanging of paper towels at back handwashing sink, citrus rinds at bar, cooling methods.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

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

Inspector's notes

At in use 3-compartment sink, employee washed and rinsed dishware then soaked dishware in quat sanitizer solution about 10 seconds. Per manufacture guidelines, dishware is to soak in quat sanitizer solution minimum 60 seconds/ one minute. Employee moved dishware to sanitizer solution to continue soaking. 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.

2025

Aug 27, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking faucet/spray nozzle at the three compartment sink. Maintain all plumbing in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 15, 2025Routine3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please update the distributor's parasite destruction compliance letter to current year, 2025.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person-in-charge is not a certified food manager. 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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Repeat Violation 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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a food service worker drinking from an open glass. Maintain beverages in closed containers or with lids and straws. Staff instructed and the open beverage was discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

In the bar, observed ice scoop handle in contact with consumable ice. 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. The ice scoop handle was removed from the ice 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

2024

Aug 19, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jul 31, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspector provided Cleanup Procedures for V/F Accidents, and emailed Employee Illness policy Form 1-B.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The food protection manager's certification was not available for review. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Maintain the certification available for review. 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

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bartender handle lemon garnish with bare hand before placing it in a beverage. Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Staff instructed as well. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-402.12

Inspector's notes

Per person-in-charge, the facility offers salmon cooked to order; however, a parasite destruction guarantee from the distributor was not available for review. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at the establishment. Email the distributor's parasite destruction letter to inspector within about a week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Inspector's notes

The menu lacks consumer advisory for animal proteins, like salmon and ribeye, that may be served undercooked. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Email inspector proof of corrective action. Inspector emailed Consumer Advisory guidance document. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

In the three compartment sink and wiping cloth sanitizer buckets, observed quaternary ammonium over 500ppm. Follow label instructions, and maintain quaternary ammonium concentration at 150-400ppm. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

In refrigerator, observed thawed vacuum packaged salmon labeled to keep remove from vacuum packaging before thawing. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Mar 19, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory to note that item #31 and the backflow test from item #49 have been received via email and these items are considered corrected. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 22, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

OC Inspection. Walked with Adam. E&D Class 4, 10+ seating.Correct the noted items within 2 weeks. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Adam

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. - Tall single door refrigerator in back storage area holding at 47*F. Repair so that it holds at 41*F or less. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority foundation5-205.13

Priority Foundation-5-205.13, Pf: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device - Have backflow preventer for soda system (located under sink in bar) tested. Maintain certificate on site for inspection. Backflow must be tested and passed yearly. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Adjust/secure/shorten drain lines at all floor sinks so that drain lines are off the floor, sloped to drain, with a minimum 1" air gap at floor sinks. - Secure soda lines in bar so they are off the floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - Seal all small holes in walls with caulk or silicone. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →