Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza
A15529 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-29597
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jul 6, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - walk-in cooler); _______--Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used (i.e. - Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers)
Inspector's notes
Interiors of refrigeration units at bar have debris and residues.
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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Dec 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC the requirement for a Certified Food Protection Manager to physically be onsite at all hours of operation.
2024
Oct 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometers with staff onsite.
Inspector's notes
Observed individually packed tartar sauce sitting in an ice bath at 67-70°F. The ice mostly melted and was below the level of the food. Alerted the manager who stated the tartar sauce had only been in the ice bath for 2 hours. Staff replenished the ice at the time of inspection. Ensured ice was added to the level of the food. A bag of ice was also added to the top to of the cold-holding products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken wings (98-111°F) cooling out at room temperature near the walk-in. Alerted the manager who stated they pre-cool cooked wings until they are not steaming before moving them into the walk-in. Staff stated the wings had been cooked 1 hour before temperature measurement. Cooling Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food must be moved to ACTIVE cooling after reaching 135°F. Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must then actively cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F and 41°F or less within a total of 6 hours. Discussed cooling logs which were posted onsite. The manager stated they would start using the posted cooling logs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the requirement of a Certified Food Safety Manager being physically on-site at all hours of operation with PIC. Discussed Bodily Fluid Clean Up Policy/kit with PIC.
Mar 27, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.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.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: David M.
Mar 20, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed inspection report.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.Award: B,Signer: Tracy S.
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence. Observed several large rodent droppings in storage room (near pizza boxes). Please contact pest control company for treatment, premises must be rid of pests. Please clean floors to ensure any changes in pest activity are accurately monitored. Follow up required within ten day. Please keep pest control records on-site for inspector review at that time. Discussed food protection and cleaning any surfaces that may have been contaminated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items. Observed stacks of wrapped pizza boxes on floor. Please move pizza boxes to store at least six inches above floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Observed heavy accumulation of matter on racks in walk in, and peeling foil on rack in walk in. Please clean and maintain clean. Discussed food protection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 5, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Walk-in refrigerator measured with ambient temperature of 40°F, TCS food measured with internal temperatures of 41°F and below. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report printed at time of inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Dawn Clayton
Oct 4, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 67,Signer: Dawn Clayton
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed walk-in refrigerator measuring with an ambient temperature ranging between 44-50 degrees F. TCS food items such cooked chicken wings, sauces, and cheeses measured with internal temperatures ranging between 46-51 degrees F. All items were recommended for discard- see embargo form for details. Discussed cold holding and conducting routine temperature checks. Walk-in refrigerator is main source of refrigeration- see violation #31 for details. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. Observed walk-in refrigerator measuring with an ambient temperature ranging between 44-50 degrees F. TCS food items such as cooked chicken wings, sauces, and cheeses measured with internal temperatures ranging between 46-51 degrees F. All items were recommended for discard- see embargo form for details. Discussed cold holding and conducting routine temperature checks. Walk-in refrigerator is main source of refrigeration. A temporary repair has been facilitated during inspection by in-house maintenance staff. A permanent repair is scheduled for today. A re-inspection will conducted within 24 hours 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 →