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Pubblico Italian Eatery

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7001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85258

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77548

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

93
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Sep 25, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 17, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 4, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 15, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2025 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Dec 16, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 27, 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 history14 on record

2026

Jan 27, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed menu with PIC regarding the usage of the consumer advisory on menu that it only applies to items which are offered cook to order.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed facility without a certified food manager present during hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Provide a Certified Food Manager during all hours of operation.

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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

2025

Dec 16, 2025Routine2 coreA°

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

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

Inspector's notes

*2nd Violation* Observed same damaged gaskets on the upright cooler across from the dish machine. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

*2nd Consecutive Violation* Observed damaged caulking behind the hand wash sinks, the 3 compartment sink, dish machine in the BOH. Discussed with the person in charge that all sinks should be attached to the wall and sealed with a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

#58 — Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(b)

Inspector's notes

*2nd Consecutive Violation* Observed both signs present at the entrances of the patio with the verbiage still incorrect. Discussed with the person in charge that the sign should read as follows " Dog Friendly Patio - Dog access only through outdoor patio. For violations, contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (602) 506- 6616." Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(b) - A sign with at least half inch letters shall be posted at the front entrance of the food establishment so that it is easily visible to the public. The sign shall state: "Dog Friendly Patio - Dog access only through outdoor patio. For violations, contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (602) 506- 6616."

Aug 21, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed damaged gaskets on the upright cooler near the dish machine. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed damaged caulking behind the hand wash sinks, the 3 compartment sink, dish machine in the BOH. Discussed with the person in charge that all sinks should be attached to the wall and sealed with a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

#58 — Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(b)

Inspector's notes

Observed sign present at the entrances of the patio, however the verbiage is incorrect. Discussed with the person in charge that the sign should read as follows " Dog Friendly Patio - Dog access only through outdoor patio. For violations, contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (602) 506- 6616." Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(b) - A sign with at least half inch letters shall be posted at the front entrance of the food establishment so that it is easily visible to the public. The sign shall state: "Dog Friendly Patio - Dog access only through outdoor patio. For violations, contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (602) 506- 6616."

Aug 12, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority3-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed salmon and sea bass on the menu with an asterisk behind it suggesting that the item can be served undercooked. Establishment had no parasite destruction sheet available to support this item being served undercooked. Discussed with the person in charge that the establishment should have a parasite destruction form available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11 - Priority: Parasite Destruction; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed raw portions of salmon and sea bass thawing in the walk-in cooler still in their original packaging. The chef had staff remove from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with chef that all fish should be removed from its original packaging when thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

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

Inspector's notes

Observed damaged gaskets on the upright cooler near the dish machine. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed damaged caulking behind the hand wash sinks, the 3 compartment sink, dish machine in the BOH. Discussed with the person in charge that all sinks should be attached to the wall and sealed with a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

#58 — Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(b)

Inspector's notes

Observed sign present at the entrances of the patio, however the verbiage is incorrect. Discussed with the person in charge that the sign should read as follows " Dog Friendly Patio - Dog access only through outdoor patio. For violations, contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (602) 506- 6616." Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(b) - A sign with at least half inch letters shall be posted at the front entrance of the food establishment so that it is easily visible to the public. The sign shall state: "Dog Friendly Patio - Dog access only through outdoor patio. For violations, contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (602) 506- 6616."

Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Oct 15, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Establishment has obtained a probe thermometer and it was directly accessible upon inspection. Violation #36 is corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present on the premises.

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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Oct 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please have a food probe thermometer prior to re-inspection on 10/14/2024.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present on the premises.

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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

In the walk in cooler, observed 2 pans of raw chicken directly above a pan of cooked rice. Prior to discussing corrective action, chef discarded the rice.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no probe thermometer was available for measuring the temperature of food.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices Predefined Comment: Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

May 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes:Discussed date marking with chef and manager. Reviewed cooling methods with chef. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Angel J.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. In the far right prep unit on the line, observed Mozzarella cheese at 50*F, butter at 49*F, cooked potatoes at 51*F, Romesco sauce (with cooked peppers) at 49*F, cooked butternut squash at 48*F, cut tomatoes at 48*F, various raw fish at 44-46*F, cooked octopus at 47*F, and chopped tomatoes at 44*F. All cold holding, temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods are required to be kept at 41*F or below. All foods were placed in the unit less than 4 hours prior and were moved to walk in to cool. Unit was holding at 39.4*F on inspector's min/max thermometer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#46 — Gloves Used ProperlyCoreMCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5d, C

Core-MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5d, C: Latex Gloves Observed establishment using latex gloves throughout the kitchen and bar. Latex gloves must not be used in contact with foods. Instructed manager to obtain non-latex gloves for food handling purposes. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Mar 14, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Stopped by establishment to drop off dog friendly patio permit. Reviewed rules and placement of the permit.

Mar 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Stopped by establishment to asses the dog friendly patio. All dog friendly patio rules are in compliance and they have been approved. Inspector will stop by at a later date to provide the dog friendly patio permit.

Jan 30, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment has applied for a dog friendly patio. Inspector stopped by to verify all rules are in compliance. At time of inspection, no signage was posted indicating it was a dog friendly patio and no fly tight trash was located adjacent to the patio. Discussed rules and requirements for dog friendly patios with PIC.

Jan 23, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

General manager sent over photos of updated consumer advisories. Violation #23 has been corrected. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes:Discussed butter storage, and dumping drinks, and dog friendly patios. The re-inspection for the consumer advisory will be scheduled for Monday 1/22. 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 80,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Angel J.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. Observed two large containers of meat ball sauce, made of cooked tomato sauce and veggies, at 56 - 58*F cooling in the walk in cooler. Sauces were in two large plastic containers. Per employee who prepared the sauces, the cooling process started at approximately 8 am, 6 hours prior. Foods must be cooled from 135*F to 41*F within 6 hours and below 70*F within the first two hours. Sauces were embargoed. Discussed cooling and cooling methods with manager and employee. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: 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. Observed protein section on the menu that offers undercooked salmon and beef tenderloin without the correct consumer advisory markings next to the items. Observed Cesar dressing containing raw eggs without the consumer advisory marking. Any foods that can be ordered less than well done or raw must have a marking next to them referring to the proper consumer advisory verbiage. Please have menus updated to have the correct markings. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Sep 25, 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.Note: The facility no longer uses garlic and oil mixture.The Routine Inspection 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC,Signer: Jose Garcia

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →