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Barro's Pizza

A

20415 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45786

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

90
Good

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2024 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 10, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed large vertical gap at the front double doors. Talked to manager about pest control in the facility. Ensure that gaps are filled, and all outer doors are self closing and tight fitting. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Feb 10, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after a fresh cycle. Staff found that the bleach container was empty, and put a new container on the line, and working at 50 ppm bleach at the end of the inspection. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are set at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times. 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.

2025

Jul 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about food storage in walkin, working times for prepared items, and hand sink requirements.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with gloves working with food, touching a hat, then proceeding back to food service. Observed employee touching phone, then proceeding to working with pizza dough. Observed employee touching dirty dishes/faucet at 3 compartment sink then proceeding to put away the clean dishes. Talked to manager about handwashing policy. Ensure that employees wash hands going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed spray bottle at the mop sink area that said water, but yellow liquid in the container. Manager confirmed it was bleach, and dumped out the contents. Ensure that all spray bottles have the correct label to reduce misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Apr 1, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about hand sink requirements, and time control.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a chemical spray bottle at back mop area without a label on it. Manager said it was sanitizer, and wrote it out on the container. Ensure that all chemicals are labels to as to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 30, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical dish machine sanitizing at 25ppm (Chlorine). Had PIC discontinue use of machine and call for service so that sanitizer concentration can be adjusted to 50-100ppm. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed tomatoes, ham and turkey at 46*F-51*F in make table used for salads. PIC stated all foods had been placed in unit about 3 hours prior. Had PIC move all foods to walk in to cool back to 41*F, discontinue use of unit and call for service. Advised PIC not to use unit until repair is made and unit is holding at proper temperature of 41*F or below. -------2nd Repeat. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical spray bottle near mop sink without label. Had PIC label bottle and discussed labeling all chemicals to prevent misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed make table for salads at 58*F ambient temperature. Had PIC move all foods from unit and call for service. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

Jun 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Jeff P. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jeff Phillips

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 salads holding at 45*F. Cooler salads were in was at 47*F ambient. Salads had been in cooler for 1 hour and 15 mins. Had employee move salads to cooler that was holding at 40*F. PIC will discontinue use of cooler until repair is made. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Shane M. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Shane Morgan

2023

Nov 29, 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.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Shane M. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Shane Morgan

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →