Hungry Howie's Pizza
A12725 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59049
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. ----Reviewed plumbing
Jan 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jul 24, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Thermometers provided and accurate (i.e. - calibration)________________________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM during operating times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
Feb 18, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - walk-in cooler);--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - spray bottle);--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - hand cleanser);--Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (i.e. - 3 compartment sink);Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:-Legal Proces
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Condensation leaking from condensing unit in walk-in cooler.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair leaking condensation so that food does not become potentially contaminated. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Hand sink in food preparation area is continuously running water.
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Repeat Violation 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. **2nd Consecutive Violation
2024
Jul 15, 2024Routine2 coreA
Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e.- salad preparation unit)--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - aerosol spays)
Inspector's notes
Unable to locate readable thermometer in salad preparation refrigeration unit. Provide readable thermometer to monitor ambient air temperature of refrigeration units. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Inspector's notes
Leaking faucet to hand sink in food prep area. Repair leaking faucet. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 24, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--Verification of working probe thermometer can be confirmed via e-mail to inspector. Please provide verification by re-inspection date of 02/02/2024. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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.Signer: Sydney Bessler,Award: B
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Pizza baking pans in hand sink adjacent 3 compartment sink. Have hand sink accessible at all times to practice proper hand washing. ---------- Food employee moved pizza pans from hand sink at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. TCS foods (i.e. - cut peppers and salami) found in salad preparation cooler at internal food temperatures of 52*F and 50*F respectfully. Unit's internal thermometer at reading 54*F. Per food employee, foods have been in unit approximately 3 hours. Cold holding of TCS foods must be held at 41*F or below. ----------- Food employee removed TCS foods from unit and placed into a properly working refrigeration unit for rapid cooling. Do not use unit to house TCS foods until unit can maintain foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-203.11, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Food-Accuracy Facility's food probe thermometer reading 3*F at room temperature. Have a working probe thermometer that is properly calibrated and be accurate to ±2*F in the intended range of use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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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 →