Crave Pizza

7641 E Guadalupe Rd, Mesa 85212

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81987

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.

2025

Oct 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed requirements for pickling, smoking and curing meats. Provided handout.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed personal beverages stored on prep table. PIC rearranged at time of inspection. Please designate an area for all personal items away from food prep areas to prevent contamination.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed marina sauce in warmer with an internal temperature of 96*f. PIC stated marinara sauce was in warmer for 1 hour prior to inspection and re-heated to 165*f for 15 seconds on stove top prior to moving it to warmer.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.

May 30, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed ground sausage thawing beneath pizza oven at room temperature. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2024

Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). Operator is making pasta from scratch and packaging and distributing uncooked pasta to a retail store. Had discussion with PIC, regarding food processor permit requirements. Please apply at https://maricopacountyazenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home

Apr 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.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: Not Participating,Signer: Randy Wallace

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed deli slicer with accumulation of food debris on food contact surface. According to PIC, slicer had been used previous day. Discussed maintaining regular cleaning schedules for equipment ( minimum of 4 hours). Slicer as disassembled and sanitized properly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: 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. Observed canned peeled tomatoes draining liquid at room temperature with an internal temperature of 74*f. According to PIC, product is canned and held at room temperature. Discussed cooling in walk-in cooler or storing can in walk-in cooler to help cool rapidly ( within 4 hours). Tomatoes were moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: Cody Myers

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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 →