Crust Simply Italian
B°8300 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85258
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66221
Score based on 8 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 history8 on record
2026
Jul 28, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed hot holding requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed unit in the front of the cook line with ambient temperature measured via min/max thermometer of 54°F. Internal temperature of ricotta: 48°F. Other TCS foods present in the unit include tiramisu, butter cakes, feta cheese. Person in charge (PIC) ascertained the cooler was checked as working within the last 4 hours. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cutting boards with excessive cuts and discoloration. Informed person in charge (PIC) that food contact surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Jan 23, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed on the facility menu, these do not require consumer advisory asterisk and or advisory. PIC removed items for the current menu that will not not require asterisk usage the following items are coming from Shamrock frozen: Roasted mussels, bacon wrapped shrimp, Fried Calamari, added to salads, chicken and shrimp, Lobster Ravioli, Clams sauce for linguine, and finally in the pizza section of menu Palermo pizza and has fully cooked chicken on it. On the menu offerings Shamrock frozen salmon is the only item on the menu that is allowed to be cooked to order. Corrective Action: Master menu has been corrected for the facility. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection the menu.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
2025
Nov 25, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding.
Inspector's notes
Mechanical warewashing machines behind bar, and in back area both measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use and after multiple cycles. Service call was placed at time and units will not be used until they have been serviced. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. 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.
Inspector's notes
Marinara sauce in steam table on dining room side of service counter measured 115 degrees F. Item was reheated at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Aug 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory.
Inspector's notes
Handsink near walk-in cooler was being used to store soiled utensils and equipment during inspection, sink was cleared at time. Please ensure all handsinks are maintained clean, accessible, and reserved for handwashing only. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar in speakeasy measured 0 ppm available chlorine after multiple cycles during inspection. Service call was placed at time and machine will not be used until it is serviced. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. 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.
Inspector's notes
Establishment does not have a fly proof waste receptacle on patio, bin was ordered at time. Please ensure all dog waste is disposed of in a fly tight waste bin which is stored outside of the establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(d) [4] - All dog waste shall be placed in a fly-tight container located adjacent to the patio area and disposed of outside of the food establishment in an appropriately covered waste receptacle. Equipment used to clean the outdoor patio must be kept outside of the food establishment.
2024
Oct 16, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Conducted facilties inspection for the hidden speakeasy The Goose Bar.
Inspector's notes
Observed pickled onions in a deep container in the walk-in cooler, just made per PIC, and at 118*F. Observed garlic knots with pepperoni and sausage sitting on a cooling rack at room temperature near the pizza station, with an internal temperature of 86*F, and made one hour prior per PIC. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. The PIC had the pickled onions placed into a shallow pan of 4 inches or less and the garlic knots were placed into the walk-in to continue the cooling process. 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.
Mar 14, 2024Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed sanitizer priming in the bar.*Per PIC the next door space will eventually become a speakeasy, and the door to enter will be in the server station of this establishment, please apply for the remodel permit using this link: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307Report emailed to PIC.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Heather Coleman
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed in a reach in cold holding unit at the cook line, salmon in packaging that states to remove the fish completely from the package prior to thawing. PIC had the fish removed from the packaging. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed build-up occurring on the floor/walls in the walk in cooler. Please increase deep cleaning frequencies to prevent build-up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 1, 2023Routine1 coreA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person-in-charge (PIC) at start of inspection was not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager. 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.Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Catherine Kelly
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected......Exterior doors and large roll-up doors propped open without insect exclusion devices installed. Maintain the doors closed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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 →