Pita Bistro
A2113 S 48th St, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-52929
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jul 7, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has homestyle white freezer upright and white chest freezer. If replaced will need to be commercial grade NSF or equivalent. Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures; food storage procedures; can opener cleaning procedures. Of note: Establishment is currently repairing flooring.
May 6, 2026Routine2 coreA°
Enter through back door area.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: deep cleaning prep walls and can opener. Temperature log usage. Of note: Establishment is currently retouching floors. Establishment has white homestyle whirlpool freezer unit. If replaced the unit will need to be commercial NSF or equivalent.
Inspector's notes
***Fourth CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION**** The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
***2nd Consecutive Violation *** Observed inside walk in unit with raw beef in packages stored above bag of pealed garlic. Also observed Raw beef items stored over prepared salsa in the walk in cooler. (*The beef was packaged and the salsa was covered.) The PIC relocated the garlic bag and salsa to proper location. Ensure that food is protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.
Apr 24, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
No County Legal Action. Contacted owner via phone number. Establishment is currently closed Fridays. Open M-Thursday 8am-3pm.
2025
Nov 18, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Provided the PIC with cooling handouts in Spanish.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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
Raw beef items stored over prepared salsa in the walk in cooler. (*The beef was packaged and the salsa was covered.) The PIC relocated the salsa to proper location. Ensure that food is protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Large, deep covered container of a cucumber yogurt item (tzatziki)-45-46F in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the tzatziki was made and placed into the cooler the previous day and discarded-see embargo form. PHF/TCS foods prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 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.
Inspector's notes
Three large, deep, and covered containers of tzatziki-49-50F cooling in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that all items had been prepped about an hour prior and stated that all items would be divided in smaller pans to cool faster. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf 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.
Jun 2, 2025Routine3 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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
The cove base has separated from the wall in prep area behind the mixers and next to the chest freezer. Ensure that sealed coved base is provided for all floor/wall junctures. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Inspector's notes
There is insufficient lighting in the walk in cooler. The unit has two lights in it, but it very dim and dark. Ensure that adequate lighting is provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Jan 14, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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
2024
Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 20, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
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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
Apr 15, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections.*Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Not Participating,Signer: Leonila Garcia Vera
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter----There are multiple pieces of old equipment including tables, grill, fryers, and reach in coolers that are not being used stored in the prep and storage areas making it difficult to properly clean. The PREMISES shall be free of Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used.. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----There is gapping along the coving in the prep area. Ensure that the coving is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. 6th Consecutive Violation Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas-----Establishment has cardboard that is soiled stored under crates where the raw chicken is stored in the walk in cooler. Ensure that materials used for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine1 coreA°
Establishment not in production at time of inspection. Facilities Inspection.Discussed Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) requirement. Each separate facility at a different address must have CFM present at that address at all times that the establishment is in operation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Veronica Becerra
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter --There are multiple pieces of old equipment including tables, grill, fryers, and reach in coolers that are not being used stored in the prep and storage areas making it difficult to properly clean. The PREMISES shall be free of Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used.. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods --There is gapping along the coving in the prep area. Ensure that the coving is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Fifth consecutive violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Nov 30, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Attempted to conduct an inspection at this establishment. No one answered the backdoor. Another attempt will be conducted at a later time.
Jul 25, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections.-Fourth Consecutive ViolationEmailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Veronica Becerra
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter----There are multiple pieces of old equipment including tables, grill, fryers, and reach in coolers that are not being used stored in the prep and storage areas making it difficult to properly clean. The PREMISES shall be free of Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used.. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----There is gapping along the coving in the prep area. Ensure that the coving is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →