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Venezia's

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1721 W 10th Pl, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-69331

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Dec 1, 2025 — Routine — score 87 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)Dec 10, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 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 history7 on record

2026

May 20, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has work order to repair dumpster lid; fix emergency release of main walk in refrigerator. Fixing cove base in facility restroom used for packers. Recommend: replacing door sweep to back door. Deep clean ice plate inside employee ice machine.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

***Third CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*** The PIC could not provide proof of a certified food protection manager certification. 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

2025

Dec 10, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 and 48 found during the inspection conducted on 12/1/25 was verified by the inspector on 12/10/25 via electronic means.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 1, 2025Routine2 foundation3 coreB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that pest control is performed by a licensed pest control applicator.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC could not provide proof of a certified food protection manager certification. 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

The ice machine on the right side with brown residue along the ice plate area. PIC stated that machine would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-202.15

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a gap at the bottom of the back door in the baking room. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: There are multiple ants present in the baking room in next to the center handwashing sink and the mixer areas. Ensure that proper pest control is performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have test strips to test sanitizer levels for the chlorine sanitizer used at the three compartment sink/buckets/equipment. Ensure that proper test kit is present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The walls are in disrepair and separating next to the center handwashing sink in the baking room. The cove base is in disrepair and missing next to the center handwash and mop sink in the baking room. Ensure that walls and cove base is repaired properly to eliminate gaps and to an easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

May 8, 2025Routine3 coreA

The establishment has removed a water heater and replaced it with a tankless water heater which requires approval. Provided the PIC with CFPM information.Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

There is a gap at the bottom of the back door. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

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

Inspector's notes

There are holes in the walls over the coving areas in the packaging room next to the hand wash sink and behind the oven near the employee bathroom area. There are significant gaps in the wall around the pipes behind the ice machines. Ensure that walls are repaired properly to eliminate gaps and to a easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2024

Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the cleaning frequency of the ice machine and labeling spray bottles of water. According to PIC, there is a work order to repair the damage to the ceiling in the room where the water heater was previously installed. A tankless water heater has been installed, which requires approval. Emailed instructions to create an online account to view the permit and apply for the review for the tankless heater.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 9, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: Chi Abeyta

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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.----Bleach container stored in the handwash sink next to the three compartment sink in the oven area. Knife stored in the handwash sink in the mixing/prep area. PIC removed both items from the sinks. Ensure that all hand wash stations are maintained and easily accessible at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 7, 2023Routine2 coreA

Discussed usage of cellphones by employees working with open food.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Chi Aboyta

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected -- A door that opens to the exterior has a deteriorated rubber strip at the bottom resulting in a gap. Repair to eliminate gap. 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 -- The exteriors of several bins holding bulk ingredients (such as flour, salt, etc.) are heavily soiled. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →