MOD Pizza

B°

2020 E Elliot Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-44211

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 1, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed knives stored away as clean with build-up of green food debris. PIC had employee wash rinse sanitize at time of inspection. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed containers stacked and stored as clean with dripping water inside. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC ran through the wash, rinse, sanitize, and airdry process at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

May 1, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Nov 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) all TCS items shall be 41*F before going into the top pizza prep line. 2) all chemical bottles shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical.

May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) 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.

2024

Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) about filling hotel pans to the fill line and not exceeding in order to maintain proper temperatures.

May 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: Discussed having air gaps of of an inch of chemicals dispenser hoses with PIC. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.Report sent 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sylvia Carroll

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage >>>Observed sanitizer chemical spray bottles being stored on the splash guard of the handwashing sink in front of the walk-in. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) chemical substances shall be stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC relocated the sanitizer spray bottles to a safer location. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: 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. >>>Observed in the walk-in red pizza sauce in a deep 3rd hotel pan with an internal temperature of 51*F. Per PIC the sauce was stored at ambient temperature then placed in the container less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC proper cooling methods of using ice and water baths, shallow uncovered containers, keep bags of sauce in the walk-in so it is not cooling from ambient temperature or by any other effective means. Cooling temperature control for safety (TCS) items from ambient temperature shall be completed in 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions >>>Observed dark organic matter buildup behind the faucet of the front of house and back of house hand washing sinks. Also observed organic matter on the caulking along with missing caulking at the hand sinks splash guards. Discussed with PIC sealing the splash guards will create a smooth cleanable surface and to have the sinks cleaned at a frequency to avoid organic matter buildup. Also discussed fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 11, 2023Routine2 priority1 coreC°

The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing invoices and permit cards to permittees in the coming months. To ensure you receive a copy of your invoice and permit card upon renewal, we need a current and accurate email address on file. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, please contact your inspector or call 602-506-6824 to review. To update your email address and other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website or call 602-506-6824.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/ADMINISTRATIVE-CHANGE-FORM-PUBLIC-OR-SEM-192No County legal action will result from this inspection. Notice of inspection rights emailed with inspection report.Observed heavy build-up and debris accumulating on the ice dispenser of Coca-Cola Machine in dining room. Ice dispenser will need to be detached to be washed and sanitized on a daily/weekly basis.At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Makayla B.,Water Sample: N

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Observed food prep sink and the integrated draining board needing cleaning. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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. :

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-203.12

Observed toilets needing to be cleaned. Observed toilet tissue roll stored on back of toilet in women's restroom. Core-5-203.12, C: Toilets and Urinals Correct By: At Once

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →