Italian Spoon
A°6505 N 7th St, Phoenix 85014
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-33280
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 14, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 28, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Repeat violation: 5th. Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. A 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
Inspector's notes
Observed alfredo sauce cooling in covered container in reach-in cooler at 48 °F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cooled in uncovered or loosely covered containers. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple live cockroaches in back of house at time of inspection. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on Friday, August 7th, 2026.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed food processor with cracked food container wall that has pieces missing. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair or replace all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Feb 13, 2026Routine2 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 4th. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed hole in wall around piping and decaying wood wall surface beneath three-bay sink. 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.
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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
2025
Aug 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 3rd. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed employee washing hands in three-bay sink. Food employees must wash hands in handwashing sinks only. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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
Observed large container of tomato sauce in reach-in cooler at 140-150° F. Person in charge stated that tomato sauce had been prepared about 4 hours prior. Tomato sauce was separated into smaller, shallower containers to properly cool at time of inspection. Discussed proper cooling methods and timeframes with person in charge. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Mar 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed physical facilities repairs to include sealing gaps and holes in the walls and ceiling. Discussed removing materials not necessary for the establishmet such motor oil, brake oil, paints found under the front counter.
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.
2024
Aug 2, 2024RoutineA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection. Provided the person in charge with certified food protection manager resources. Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Feb 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
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.Inspection report delivered via email.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food protection manger onsite at the time of inspection. A certified food protection manger must be present during all hours of operation.Priority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsObserved no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instruction for clean up procedures. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. the procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Award: B,Signer: Lynda Ruiz
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 TCS food items with internal temperatures between 47F - 52F in the prep cooler by the cook line. TCS food items included cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, cut tomatoes, sautéed onions and peppers, and cooked vegetable and dairy based sauces. The person in charge stated the TCS food items had been in the cooler about an hour and moved all the TCS food items into the large reach in coolers for rapid cooling. The prep cooler had an internal ambient temperature of 55.9F in the bottom compartment and 64.5F in the top compartment. The person in charge then discovered the cooler had been turned off and restored power to the cooler. Observed the ambient temperature in the prep cooler decrease. Discussed letting cooler run until it reaches and maintains TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 22, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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,Signer: Lynda Ruiz
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →