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Rosati's Pizza

A

1729 N Dysart Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-57727

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.

96
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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1000602023202420252026Jul 24, 2023 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Dec 11, 2023 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Apr 23, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Sep 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2025 — Routine — score 88 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Jul 2, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 6, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 2, 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 history12 on record

2026

Sep 2, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of in-use utensils.

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

Inspector's notes

Fans in walk-in cooler have excess of dust accumulation. Ceiling around air vents have excess of dust on them. Ceiling above pizza oven is discolored from grease accumulation. Brought to attention of person in charge to have cleaned. Facilities shall be cleaned as necessary to prevent excess debris from forming. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

May 6, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels available at handwashing sink closest to walk-in cooler. Dispenser was refilled. Hand washing sinks shall have hand drying provisions available for use at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Flooring under shelving in walk-in cooler has excess debris. Clean affected area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 15, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking, plumbing, storage of personal items.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Various areas of flooring throughout kitchen have portions of tile missing. Some ceiling tiles observed to be in disrepair. Repair affected areas so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2025

Oct 22, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - hand sink in bar area)

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Beer lines in walk-in cooler have buildup of residues on surfaces.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Hand sink adjacent ice maker has leak.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Structural surfaces of food preparation area (i.e. - flooring underneath equipment, wall surfaces, and ceiling surfaces) have buildup of residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Ceiling and floor surfaces in food preparation area showing signs of disrepair (i.e. - ceiling tile acoustic surface and missing floor tiles). Predefined Comment: 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.

Jul 2, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - hand sink adjacent walk-in cooler)

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Shelf in mechanical dishwashing area is showing signs of disrepair.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Ceiling and flooring surfaces in food preparation area (i.e. under and behind equipment) has buildup of residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 2, 2025Routine2 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Storage of food and/or food equipment a minimum of six inches above the floor (i.e. - walk-in cooler).

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

Inspector's notes

Manual can opener found in holster with buildup of dried food residues on blade and adjacent parts of opener.

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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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: PIC 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Evidence of pest found in food preparation area at time of inspection. Maintain premise free of insects, rodents and pests (i.e. - closing of entry points). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-204.117

Inspector's notes

Mechanical dishwasher in main ware washing area not automatically dispensing detergent during warewashing cycle. Repair machine to dispense detergent and/or sanitizer automatically. Per PIC, service call for machine will be placed. In meantime, facility will manually warewash food equipment in absence of working mechanical warewash machine. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-204.117 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Residue buildup found on beer lines in walk-in cooler; ice buildup found in bar refrigeration unit housing pint glasses.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Dec 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator sent over electronic verification that the hot water was restored to the handwashing sink nearest the cook line. The sink now has hot and cold water supplied and is capable of reaching the required 100-110°F.

Dec 11, 2024Routine1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the hood cleaning frequency and employee eating and drinking policies.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed the handwashing sink by the cook line without hot water available. Alerted the manager who placed a work order in, at time of inspection: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Discussed handwashing sink requirements. A reinspection will occur in the next 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

Sep 3, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display (i.e. - cutting of shredded cheese on unapproved surfaces).

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

Inspector's notes

Following structural surfaces have build up of residues: walk-in floor (spilled liquid); flooring under hood equipment (dark residue build up); residue on walls (pizza oven area).

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 23, 2024Routine3 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper date marking & disposition (i.e. - portioned pasta)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal Process (i.e. - mechanical dishwasher)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Cristian Trevillo

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Repeat Violation Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces Cutting board surface has scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent (i.e. - food preparation area and bar area. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable. Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength Fryer baskets showing signs of disrepair (i.e.-frayed wiring). Replace/repair damaged food equipment. Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing Caulking at three compartment sink showing signs of discoloration/disrepair. Replace so that caulking is in good repair. Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Unable to record proper chemical sanitizing reading at bar mechanical dishwasher. Per food employee, bar mechanical dishwasher has not been used today. Do not use bar mechanical dishwasher until unit provides proper sanitizing concentration level. ----------- Bar food equipment will be taken to back of house mechanical dishwasher for proper ware washing. **3rd Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Hood grates have build up of residues. Clean hood grates at a frequency to prevent build up. Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Beverage lines in walk-in cooler have build up of residues. Clean equipment at a frequency to prevent build up. **2nd Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Flooring underneath food equipment (i.e.- under ventilation hood) has build up of residues. Clean flooring at a frequency to prevent build up. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Repair damaged floor tiles in food preparation area so that floor is smooth, durable, water resistant, and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 11, 2023Routine4 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & Accessible--Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (i.e. - covered drink cups)--Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (i.e. - bar mechanical dishwasher)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal Process"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Daniel McArthur

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Beverage lines in walk-in cooler have build up of residues. Clean equipment at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Heavy residue build up on ceiling surfaces in pizza oven area. Clean surfaces of ceiling at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment --Unable to record proper chemical sanitizing reading at bar mechanical dishwasher. Per food employee, bar mechanical dishwasher has not been used today. Do not use bar mechanical dishwasher until unit provides proper sanitizing concentration level. ----------- Food employee made service call for equipment time of inspection. Bar food equipment will be taken to back of house mechanical dishwasher for proper ware washing. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-501.14

Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency Reside build up found on interior surfaces of ware washing machines. Clean interior of equipment at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Jul 24, 2023Routine1 priority3 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures--Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used (i.e.-spray bottles)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 20,Signer: Cassi Monroe

#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. Cesar and Blue ranch dressing found in 2-door refrigeration found at internal temperatures of 63*F. Per food employee, foods have been in refrigeration unit since yesterday. No internal temperatures has been conducted today. Cold holding of TCS foods must be held at 41*F or below. Properly hold TCS foods at 41*F or below. Dressing are embargoed (see embargo sheet). --------- Food employee removed containers of Cesar and Ranch dressing to discard at time of visit. Do not house TCS foods in unit until unit can maintain foods internally at 41* F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Spatulas, etc., stored between tables across from pizza oven. Properly store food equipment in a manner to prevent food contact surface from becoming potentially contaminated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Ambient air temperature of 2-door refrigeration unit that houses bags of wings found at 63*F. Do not use unit to house TCS foods until unit can maintain foods internally at a temperature of 41*F or below. --Door seal gaskets of 2 door refrigeration unit not properly sealing. Repair door seal gaskets. --Unable to record proper chemical sanitizing reading at bar mechanical dishwasher. Per food employee, bar mechanical dishwasher has not been used today. Do not use bar mechanical dishwasher until unit provides proper sanitizing concentration level. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Door handles and edge lip have build up of residues. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →