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Pita Cafe

23535 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85255

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32412

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 10, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 10, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed raw storage and cold holding.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on site during the inspection. 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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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

2025

Jul 21, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Cooked chicken on the counter cooked less than 30 minutes ago, is cooling with a lid on. For cooling rapidly, let the container of food be open and cover it when the internal temperature reaches 41 degrees F. Chef removed the lid. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection.

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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.

Feb 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 20, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. 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: A,Signer: Joe Samuel

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-202.18

Core-4-202.18, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters Ventilation hoods' filters are accumulated with grease. Wash and sanitize as often as necessary. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received.Discussed eating and drinking area for employees. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Johnathan Yassu

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 →