Crust Simply Italian
A°10 N San Marcos Pl, Chandler 85225
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-43464
Score based on 12 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 history12 on record
2026
Jun 1, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed thawed salmon in ROP packaging that states "Keep Frozen." 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. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Feb 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken stored above raw eggs and raw beef and raw sausage stored over raw seafood in the walk in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
2025
Sep 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed bar dish machine with <50ppm concentration for chlorine sanitizer. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Person in charge (PIC) will discontinue using dish machine and will do dishes in kitchen dish machine until the bar machine is repaired. 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.
Jun 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Marinara sauce in the small hot holding unit had internal temperature of 94-95 degrees F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Mar 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to person in charge (PIC). Discussed with PIC having dog friendly patio permit posted in a highly visible area.
Inspector's notes
In the walk-in cooler, observed a large container of minestrone with a date mark of 03/14 and a small container of sliced tomatoes with a date mark of 03/17. 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 past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. In walk in cooler observed a large container of marsala with a date mark of 03/15 and lasagna with a date mark of 03/13. Person in charge (PIC) stated both items were prepared 5 days ago. PIC updated date mark to reflect correct dates. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
2024
Nov 14, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Inspected with RS#691.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system
Inspector's notes
Observed employee in the kitchen drinking from a cup without a straw. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that using a straw prevents risk of contamination from mouth-hand contact. PIC coached employee at time for inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed the hand wash sink behind the upstairs bar full of ice. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that handwashing sinks need to be used only for hand washing to limit risk of cross-contamination during hand washing. PIC cleared the ice out at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a spray bottle with cleaner in it that did not have a label. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that all containers of chemicals need to be labeled to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write the name on the bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Oct 10, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about having signage posted at the front of the establishment indicating the dog friendly patio. Emailed person in charge a new copy of the establishments dog friendly patio signage. Also discussed with person in charge the importance of changing sanitizer regularly throughout the day and testing the sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer buckets. Report emailed to person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic matter build-up inside all three drink nozzles at the bar. Also observed organic matter in upper right corner of the ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Addl Notes: Observed can opener with visible debris on the blade. Person in charge stated the can opener was clean and ready to use. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Person in charge relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked marinara in 4 deep plastic containers in the freezer probed with a temperature range of 113 - 120 degrees F at 2:55PM. Person in charge stated the items had been placed in the freezer at 1PM. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Person in charge began the reheating process to reheat the marinara to 165 degrees F to restart the cooling process. 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.
Feb 26, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, drained flies had eliminated. Violation had corrected. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to GM****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Camilo Metrim, Kitchen Manager
Feb 9, 2024Routine1 foundationB
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.Inspection report emailed to Owner's email.RE-INSPECTION SCHEDULED ON 2-16-24****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Camilo Medina, Kitchen Chef
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Excessive drained flies exist around mop sink by the dishwashing facility. Please eliminate all drained flies by re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Nov 7, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, violation has been corrected. Unit is now operated between 27 degree to 39 degree F. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to GM's email****No violation noted. Inspection conducted with School Principal.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to School's Principal email.****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Caterinar Ritter, GM
Nov 1, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.Dog Patio met requirement. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to District Manager email.RE-INSPECTION SCHEDULED ON 11-8-2023****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shalyn Eastin, Acting Manager
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. At the front wrap and go packages of marinara sauce and meat balls probed in between 50 degree F to 53 degree F internally. These items had been removed for waste from unit by manager at time of inspection. 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. Front refrigerator for wrap and go packaged of TCS food item was inspected with an ambient air of 56-60 degree F. Manager stated that unit shall be looked at and repaired to return to 41 degree F. prior to re-inspection. Inspection date has been scheduled for follow up Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Aug 22, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.Dog Patio met requirement. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to District Manager email.****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Tim Valencia, Dist Manager
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →