Spinato's

1920 E 5th St, Tempe 85288

Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-66071

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

100

Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Aug 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand sink stocking procedures. Reminder: hot water at hand sinks need to be at 100*F within 45 seconds.

Jun 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand sink stocking procedures inside dough room three compartment sink clean up area. Recommend: Deep cleaning dish machine hood sides and interior.

Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Permit was not currently in use or in production. Conducted a physical facility inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 28, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Permit was not currently in use. Conducted a physical facility inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.

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

Inspector's notes

The interior door of the walk in cooler in the production area has a stainless steel plate that no longer attached at the bottom and has a significant gap. PIC stated that the door would be scheduled for repair. Ensure that the door is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

*Establishment is not currently doing ROP for chicken items. Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that in use utensils are not stored in standing water between uses.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection. *Establishment is not currently doing ROP for chicken items.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the Person in Charge is a Certified Food Protection Manager. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation.

2024

Dec 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°

*The establishment is not currently preparing catering orders or doing ROP for chicken items. Conducted a physical facility inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*The establishment is not currently preparing catering orders or doing ROP for chicken items.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 permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: John Tomczyk

Feb 27, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*The establishment is not currently preparing catering orders or doing ROP for chicken items.Provided the PIC with section 3-305.12 of the Food Code.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 permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Gerardo Caldera Jr.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation----Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets with concentration at 0ppm. PIC tested the sanitizer at the dispenser and found that it was not properly dispensing. The PIC called the chemical company at time of inspection to correct the issue. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 29, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*The establishment is not currently doing ROP for chicken items.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: B,Signer: Jerry Caldera Jr

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces--------Equipment exposed to quat sanitizer at three compartment sink for less than ten seconds. *Manufacturer’s directions stated that equipment should be exposed to sanitizer for a minimum of 60 seconds. PIC stated that all items would be properly sanitized. Ensure that equipment/utensils are exposed to chemical sanitizer for proper length of time according to manufacturer’s directions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Sep 5, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*The establishment is not currently doing ROP for chicken items.Emailed 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: A,Signer: John Tomezyk

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Food Establishment - Food ProductionAPermit FD-58272 · last inspected Aug 27, 2026

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →