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Barro's Pizza

A

9140 W Glendale Ave, Glendale 85305

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83126

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

95
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 21, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 7, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 11, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 8, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 9, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 16, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed storage shelves near fryers with accumulation of organic matter and dust. Observed shelves near three compartment sink starting to oxidize and accumulating organic matter and dust. Discussed with PIC regarding cleaning and repainting shelves or getting new ones and that the Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 9, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed accumulation of organic matter and food debris behind the ice machine next to walk-in and throughout the establishment. Discussed cleaning, painting or acquiring new shelves that are soiled and rusted. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Oct 14, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of wiping cloths and dish washing area general cleanliness.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several plastic bins and other food containers that were stored as clean at the clean dishes rack with observable water still trapped inside of the nested dishes. Person in charge separated the nested bins and other food containers so they could finish air drying. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

Jul 8, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee adding toppings to an uncooked pizza. Employee was observed then grabbing their cell phone to change the music, at which point they put the phone back in its place and then resumed working with food and adding toppings to uncooked pizzas without washing hands first. 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, such as handling a cell phone, and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Feb 11, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed that the chicken wing fryer station area is dark and not well lit. Discussed with person in charge to get brighter lighting for the area, which will aid with maintaining the area clean as well. Discussed lighting under the main pizza oven which is also dimly lit. Please ensure that adequate lighting is provided in these areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed two large white bins of cooked chicken wings inside of a prep unit in the bottom cabinet space. The internal temperature of the cooked wings as measured using a probe thermometer ranged from 44°F - 45°F. A min-max thermometer was placed into the unit and allowed to stabilize for approximately 15 minutes. The min-max temperature held steady at 48°F inside of the prep unit. According to the person in charge the wings had been in the unit for approximately 2 hours. Person in charge returned the wings to the walk-in cooler to cool back down to 41°F. It was observed that the top of the prep unit was held open with containers of sauce and bags of celery, which may or may not be interfering with the prep unit's ability to maintain appropriate cold holding temperatures of 41°F or below. Discussed with person in charge to not place TCS foods into the prep unit until the unit is serviced by a technician. Person in charge reached out to a technician to service the unit. Establishment has sufficient cold holding capacity to maintain normal operations. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy accumulation of grease and food debris all around the wing fryer area. There is heavy buildup on the walls and under the fryers as well. Discussed with person in charge to clean on a more frequent basis. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Oct 7, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of personal food items in the reach-in unit and discussed cold holding.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed organic matter buildup on the inside of the large ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Person in charge will deep clean the ice machine and then maintain a regular cleaning schedule for the ice machine. Please ensure that ice machines are completely and regularly cleaned such that they are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a couple of hand washing sinks that are becoming detached from the wall and need to be resealed so that they are smooth and flush to the wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed hood ventilation cleaning schedule.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kyle B.

Jan 25, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Kyle B.

#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. Observed container of cottage cheese at the salad bar prep station with an internal temperature as measured using a probe thermometer of 47°F. Person in charge discarded the bin of cottage cheese. Please ensure that all TCS foods are properly cold holding at 41°F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 21, 2023Routine1 coreA

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 report delivered via email. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Maura L.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -- Observed a leaking pipe when using hand washing sink behind salad bar. Plumbing systems shall be maintained and in good repair. Repair all leaks prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →