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Pizza Twist

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3950 W Ray Rd, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment · Permit FD-81011

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

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

89
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 5, 2024 — Routine — score 68 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 2 core)Dec 16, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 9, 2025 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Oct 9, 2025 — Routine — score 77 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Oct 15, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Emailed person in charge (PIC) department guidance for cleaning up vomit and diarrheal events. Discussed date marking practices with PIC and ensuring TCS items and items containing TCS ingredients are date marked for 7 days with the date it was prepared as day 1.

2025

Oct 15, 2025Re-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. Discussed maintaining a routine cleaning schedule for the kitchen area. Found insecticides in the chemical storage area. The person in charge was instructed to remove the pesticides. All pesticide treatments must be done by a licensed applicator.

Oct 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please note the Tropical, Creamy turmeric and Eastern sauces are labeled to keep refrigerated.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Flat of raw shell eggs stored on upper shelf in reach-in above container of pineapple and other food available for service.

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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.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cooked chicken thawing on the prep table. Manager moved chicken back to the reach-in.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 10/15/25. Drain flies present in the kitchen by the prep sink, cold table and 3 comp sinks. Please have certified pest control to eradicate pests prior to reinspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Accumulation of food debris inside reach-ins, on top of ice machine and under dry storage racks.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Food prep sink is leaking and operator is using the 3 comp sink for food preparation. Please repair the prep sink to restore is use for food preparation.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.

Jun 9, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB°

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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee drink stored on prep table.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-207.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Bottle of Ibuprofen stored on wire rack above clean food equipment. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine with dust and debris.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Boxes of straws and to-go lids stored on floor under soda machine. Please store food contact single-use items at least 6" above the floor.

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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

2024

Dec 16, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. In reach-in cooler by the walk-in, cooked meats and prepared sauces marked with 8 day discard date. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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).

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Repeat Violation 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

Aug 5, 2024Routine1 priority3 foundation2 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

No manager or food handler certification for anyone present. 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

#3 — Management and Food Employee Knowledge, and Conditional Employee; Responsibilities and ReportingPriority foundation2-102.11

Sole employee present could not answer questions about food borne illnesses. A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. Please ensure all food employees are trained in required food safety knowledge. 2-102.11(C)(2),(3) and (17) - Priority Foundation: Demonstration; Explaining Disease Transmission and Symptoms. 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/4620/AMC-Toolbox: Employee-Health

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Employee food stored above food available for service in the reach-in. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. 2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation Employee wearing gloves touched door leaving kitchen, then returned to kitchen and put on glove to handle food without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation Cooked chicken, ham, cut tomatoes, cooked pasta, cooked sausage in walk-in and reach-ins all prepared on previous day or earlier, per employee, not marked with discard date. Employee stated All RTE/TCS foods will be properly date marked when the owner arrives in approximately two hours.. 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). 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Unlabeled bottle of blue liquid stored on chemical rack. Employee could not verify contents and discarded. the bottle. Please ensure working containers of all chemicals are labeled with the contents. 7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

2023

Dec 13, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had one Priority, one Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Rajwinder.Only person present at the time of inspection did not have food handler's certification.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled, a person is designated as the person in charge and all other food employees have current food handler certification within 30 days of hire. The only person present at the time of inspection did not have food handler's certification. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Sonia

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash......Employee handled money, entered the kitchen and started handling food without washing hands. Had employee wash hands and reviewed the hand washing requirement. 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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. ...Containers of cooked pasta and cooked chicken in the coolers, thawed more than 24 hours before, per employee, not marked for discard. Employee determined thaw date and marked items. Provided date marking guide sheets to the manager with the inspection report. Please ensure thawed TCS food in the coolers are marked with discard date if they are not used within 24 hours. 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. 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....Several boxes of latex gloves available for food handling at the time of inspection. Requested employees use only the available nitrile gloves for food handling. Please use only latex-free gloves for food service. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →