PlateScore

Venezia's

A

1445 W 12th Pl, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Food Jobber · Permit FD-73242

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 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 history8 on record

2026

Aug 21, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed numerous holes in the walls in the warehouse near the loading docks. 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.

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

Feb 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

2025

Jul 31, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jul 30, 2025Routine1 foundationB

A reinspection will occur on or prior to 8/8/2025 to verify the correction of Violation #36.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Observed barrel power washer in the back warehouse area being used to mechanically wash and chemically sanitize large barrels used to store large quantities of tomato sauce. Observed submerged water inlet on the equipment. The unit requires the installation of a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow preventor meeting ASSE 1013 requirements on the water supply line to provide isolation for the equipment and to ensure contamination does not occur. The RPZ must be tested and certified after installation. Ensure relief port drainage is routed with a rigid drain line to a floor sink. Also observed logging requirements for food temperatures at the cooking/cooling/refrigeration/freezing/thermometer calibration/vacuum packaging/transportation phases of the process not filled out properly at time of inspection. Provide accurate logs once per week over the next 30 days to ensure the HACCP plan is being followed. Provided vomiting/fecal written procedure guidance to PIC.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-203.11

Inspector's notes

Observed facility provided probe thermometer reading 40'F after 3-5 minutes of calibration within ice water. Discussed the need for all thermometers being used to record food temperatures to be accurate within 2 degrees. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 8/8/2025 to verify the correction. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Food-Accuracy

Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed ROP logs with PIC.

2024

Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.

Apr 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report 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.Award: A,Signer: Ben Jimenez,Food Manager Licenses: 1

2023

Aug 7, 2023Routine1 coreA

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.Inspection completed with RS 998.Report was sent via email. 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Alekandr Dush

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required >>> Observed metal deep pans stored as clean (stacked and upside down) within the warehouse. Upon lifting the top pans, moisture was present. Person in charge (PIC) said that the pans are cleaned again prior to use with food. Advised PIC to ensure pans are air dried prior to storage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →