Venezia's
A1445 W 12th Pl, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-73243
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Aug 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. No violations noted at time of inspection.
May 13, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a segment of accordion-style flex line at drain for hand washing sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Please replace with rigid, smooth, and durable material like PVC pipe. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 4, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a segment of accordion-style flex line at drain for hand washing sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Please replace with rigid, smooth, and durable material like PVC pipe. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Conducted routine audit of cooling and ROP logs sheets at time of inspection for dates: 11/1, 10/12, and 9/18.
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.
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 variance logs with PIC.
2024
Oct 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cooling methods with PIC.
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.
Mar 27, 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ben Jimenez
2023
Sep 26, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Discussed use of food grade equipment A copy of this report will be emailed to the person in charge. 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,Signer: Ben Jimenez
Aug 14, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Sent variance coordinators contact information via email and received confirmation email from establishment stating that they reached out the variance coordinators for guidance on obtaining a variance and ROP practices.
Aug 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Email was received from establishment stating that they were in the process of filling out variance application online.
Aug 7, 2023Routine4 priority1 foundation1 coreD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 1 Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and verifiedInspection conducted with Badge # 287The 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Review Complete: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 50,Email Sent: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Alexander Dush,Review Notes: Complete by MM
Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable>>>Observed establishment using DeWalt power drill with an attachment to mix dressings for establishment. Instructed PIC to discontinue use of power drill and obtain a commercial grade immersion blender to mix sauces or dressings in kitchen. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. >>>Observed employee drop towel on floor and pick up towel with gloved hands then proceed to continue filling bottles with pesto sauce. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands at time. Employee removed gloves and washed hands at time. Discussed handwashing with manager and PIC. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. >>>Observed employee touch block of mozzarella cheese with their bare hands right before cheese was moved to cheese grater. According to PIC cheese is used for pizzas but can also be used for salads in restaurants. Instructed PIC to ensure that gloves are being worn at all times when handling ready to eat foods. 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. Correct By: Corrected 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. >>>Observed large plastic container of pesto sauce (containing fresh garlic and oil) holding at 46*F-47*F in walk in refrigerator. Per PIC pesto had been in walk in refrigerator for 1 day and was unsure how long pesto had been out of temperature. Pesto was embargoed at time. Discussed ensuring that all TCS foods are maintained at 41*F or below. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals>>>Observed quat sanitizer dispensing at barrel wash station at 500ppm. Instructed PIC that per manufacturer instructions quat sanitizer should be dispensing at 200-400ppm. Manager was able to adjust sanitizer dispenser dial at time to to dispensing at 200ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. >>>Observed establishment using Reduce Oxygen Packaging (ROP) for lasagna and meatballs. Per PIC lasagna and meatballs are kept in freezer for approximately 1 week prior to shipping out to stores. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →