Dolce Vita Group
B5251 E Brown Rd, Mesa 85205
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80775
Score based on 12 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 history12 on record
2026
Sep 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed leafy greens, arugula, diced tomatoes, and provolone cheese with an internal temperature of 46*F in top section of reach in cooler in deli area. Equipment was holding ambient temperature of 38*f at time of inspection. It was determined a spot was left empty directly in front of the fan allowing all the cold air to escape and preventing good air flow. PIC placed an empty container in empty spot to help manage air flow. 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 boscolla, tomatoe sauce, dolce vita sauce, 4 cheese sauce, grilled red peppers, pesto sauce with an internal temperature of 53*F cooling in top section of reach-in cooler in 4 inch containers covered with lids. PIC stated foods had been cooling for 4.5 hours prior to inspection and were moved to freezer to rapidly chill. Provided cooling guidance documents and discussed cooling methods. Reach-in cooler was holding ambient air temperature of 41*F at time of inspection and also discussed keeping any open spots with empty plastic containers to maintain good air flow in equipment. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed plastic containers for food stored directly on floor in dry storage area. All single service containers must be stored 6 inches above floor to prevent contamination. Items were rearranged at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector's notes
Observed water leaking onto foods in reach-in freezer in dry storage area. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
May 27, 2026Routine2 priorityC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided deli slicer handout and date marking handout.
Inspector's notes
Observed spaghetti noodles in food prep table with organic debris. PIC discarded at time of inspection. Please ensure all food is date marked and discarded within 7 days.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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. Predefined Comment: All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed boscaoila sauce 5/19, tomato sauce 5/19, meat sauce 5/19, arugula 5/19, and rigatoni noodles 5/19 stored in upright reach-in cooler more than 7 days past their discard date.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the timeof inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). ***REPEAT VIOLATION***
Jan 16, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Unit was holding ambient air temperature of 37*F at time of inspection.
Jan 7, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation6 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed stagnant water build up on bottom section of the inside of deli cooler with cheeses. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of water and debris.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed several dirty dishes stored throughout kitchen and food prep areas due to insufficient space for dishes or lack of designating area for dirty dishes. Please designate an area for dirty dishes to prevent cross contamination.
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4-301.13 - Core: Drainboards
Inspector's notes
Observed several personal employee food and beverages stored throughout kitchen. Please designate an area for personal items to be stored to prevent contamination.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Inspector's notes
Observed leafy green mixture and provolone and asiago cheese with an internal temperature of 48-51*f in prep table. Foods had been stored in unit more than 24 hours and were discarded 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 dolce vita sauce 12/20, 4 cheese sauce 12/20, boscallola 11/25, tomato sauce 12/23, sausage 12/23, pizza sauce 12/27, fettucini, spaghetti, rigatoni 12/30 stored in upright reach-in cooler more than 7 days past their discard date.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Inspector's notes
Observed prep table holding ambient air temperature of 49*f. All TCS foods were removed from prep table. Please make repairs prior to 1/16/25.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Inspector's notes
All cold holding equipment did not have a separate thermometer to monitor equipment temperatures. Please obtain thermometers for cold holding equipment to help monitor temperatures.
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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Inspector's notes
Observed dead German cockroaches underneath hand washing sink. Please remove any pests from facility to prevent further pest activity. Suggested weekly pest control services to eradicate all pest activity. Also discussed general cleaning of areas to prevent pest activity.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Inspector's notes
Observed several in use utensils stored in between prep table and wall. PIC re-arranged items to a clean area, at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
2025
Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 13, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dead cockroaches around the kitchen floors. PIC stated pest control services were conducted the day prior. Please clean to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Feb 18, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dusty/greasy filters underneath the hood. Please clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
2024
Nov 21, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm bleach in sanitizing bleach bucket. Employee said they set it 5.5 hours ago. Talked to manager about changing out the bucket more often. Ensure that sanitizing buckets are changing often enough to keep at 50-100 ppm bleach or when soiled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection.
Aug 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloth bucket with <10ppm chlorine concentration. the bucket was refilled to 50ppm. Chlorine concentration must be between 50-100ppm when sanitizing and storing wiping cloth buckets. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed meat sauce from 7/24, mosciola sauce 7/26, tomato sauce 7/24, cooked sausage 7/31. PIC discarded all items. TCS food items must be stored for no more than 7 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
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 was emailedOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Francesca L
2023
Dec 5, 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.Inspection was emailedOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Fabrizio C
Aug 31, 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.Inspection was emailedOn 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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Marica Brotnov,Award: A
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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 →