PlateScore

Rosati's Pizza

B°

1309 N Greenfield Rd, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86413

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

82
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

Compare with another

Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 24, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 28, 2024 — Routine — score 35 (4 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2024 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Dec 6, 2024 — Routine — score 63 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 22, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 0 core)May 2, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 7, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Jul 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed tomatoes date marked 3 days ago with white and green organic matter in the prep table and the walk-in. Discussed monitoring produce and discussed adjusting quantity of produce being ordered during the summer months. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a build-up of food debris across facility, concentrated around fryers and prep table. Discussed increasing frequencies in order to prevent the buildup of food debris. 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: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Nov 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed monitoring the overall functionality and internal temperatures of the preparation tables by the pizza oven and by the walk-in and potentially getting them serviced. Discussed cooling methods such as pre-cooling the sauce.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed alfredo sauce, cut tomatoes, and peperoni with a temperature of 45*F in preparation table. Discussed keeping TCS foods in metal bins that better promote circulation of heat and cooling. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

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 an accumulation of dust in air vents across facility. Observed a build up of food debris across floors and on equipment such as fryer. 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.

Show full county text

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Aug 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed ensuring that sanitizer used is approved and suited for sanitizing food equipment and ensuring that there are suitable testing devices to monitor the condition of the sanitizer present.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed container of sliced tomatoes in walk-in with white and blue organic matter. Container was date marked three days prior. Discussed monitoring the condition of food during slower periods of business and ensuring food is honestly presented and in good condition. PIC voluntarily embargoed the tomatoes and washed the container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of dust in air vents across facility. Discussed cleaning frequency and advised PIC to prioritize cleaning air vents above food preparation areas. 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.

Show full county text

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

May 2, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all issues due for correction were corrected. Manager provided functioning probe thermometers and prep table cooler was repaired. Unit was observed to be functioning and holding <41*F.

Apr 22, 2025Routine1 priority3 foundationC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a container of bait used for pest control above mop sink. Per person in charge, the container belonged to the previous owner. Person in charge removed the container from establishment. Discussed ensuring that pest control is performed by licensed professional. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed prep table by pizza oven with sliced tomatoes, sliced ham, pizza sauce, cheese and raw pork at 44-47*F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Observed that the prep table had an ambient internal temperature of 47*F after about 10 mins of being completely closed. Discussed storing non-TCS foods in prep table or using ice to maintain temperature until unit is serviced. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a prep table with an ambient temperature of 47*F. Discussed storing all TCS foods in alternative cold holding unit until original unit is serviced. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC relocated all food to walk-in to rapidly cool and will use alternative unit for the storage of TCS foods used in prep. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. **Re-inspection required** Re-inspection is scheduled for Friday, 5/2/25.

Show full county text

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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

No probe thermometer present on site during time of visit. Discussed the importance of having a calibrated probing thermometer on site for workers to verify cooking and reheating temperatures.

Show full county text

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. **Re-inspection scheduled for Friday 5/2/25** Please have a working probe thermometer on site by re-inspection.

2024

Dec 6, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°

facility manager emailed obtained via phone. report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

please ensure the facility has a certified food manager during the hours of foodservice. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.

Show full county text

Predefined Comment: 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

at the back food prep. area ,hand washing station, please provide paper towel. manager obtained paper towels. corrected 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: observed an empty soap dispenser placed inside the hand washing station. informed manager. please ensure, the soap dispenser is refilled. for the food prep. back room hand washing basin. manager refilled. corrected.

Show full county text

Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-401.11

Inspector's notes

observed inside the walk-in cooler, above the sauce, large pan of open, raw chicken. proper storage for raw chicken reviewed. manager relocated raw chicken to a designated lower shelf. corrected

Show full county text

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. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-206.11

Inspector's notes

observed , a large gallon sprayer of pesticide placed near the warewashing basin. showed staff in charge. discarded. please ensure only a certified pest service facility conducts pest control. corrected

Show full county text

Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.11 - Priority: Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

facility unisex restroom has a trash can. lid is missing. per manager lost. please obtain a covered trash receptacle.

Show full county text

5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Jul 22, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

no food manager on site

Show full county text

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed manager take a land line phone call and go directly to touching pizza dough with hands and rolling. Dough discarded. Corrected with hand wash.

Show full county text

Repeat Violation 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Observed manager using 3-comp sink, containers were washed, rinsed, and sanitized for less than 5 seconds. Explained that for sanitizer to work it needs to have a contact time of 30 seconds (Quat). Manager soaked for 30 seconds at time of inspection and air dried. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed sausages crumbles, anchovies, sliced ham, chicken, sausage link with no date mark in walk-in cooler. items prepared day prior. items dated 7/21. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

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.

Mar 28, 2024Routine4 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-----Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Luke Cook ,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-102.11

Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge No Certified Food protection manager onsite at time of inspection and four priority violations. No demonstration of knowledge of food safety was observed Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. Observed employee return from exterior from a delivery, went immediately to touching fryer handles and then bare handing sandwich bread. Bread discarded, employee corrected with hand wash. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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. Observed employee return from exterior from a delivery, went immediately to touching fryer handles and then bare handing sandwich bread. Bread was discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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 tongs used to service hot holding table and pasta catcher in a container of water holding 86*f degrees. water was dirty and staff didn't not have an indication of when it was changed other than between shifts. Recommended implementing a time as a control policy for bucket and to be stamped and changed every 4 hours. Items moved to 3-comp for cleaning. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection Observed hose directly connected to swamp cooler at mop sink. Discussed with staff the need to detach hose as to not put pressure on the back flow device. Hose detached. Corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 13, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). No CFPM present at time of inspection. CFPM is required to be onsite at all times. 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.Report emailedAward: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 5,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Martin Bradberry

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Observed no paper towels at both kitchen hand wash sinks. Person in charge (PIC) stocked both at time of inspection. A hand drying provision must be accessible at all hand wash sinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Todays date 11/13. Observed date mark applicable in pizza prep line reach-in items such as pepperoni and ham, and sausage dated 11/4, Spinach dated 10/27, and anchovies with no date. All items past the 7 day discard requirement of foods that are both Ready to eat and temperature control for safety. PIC discarded all items at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jul 27, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator provided pictures of test strips and receipt on 7/26.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 24, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo one was present at time of inspection with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. At least one person must be present at all times who has this certificate. 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.Reinspection is scheduled for 8/3/23Report was sent via email • The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 3,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Tom Pham

#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 raw ground beef at top of the reach-in cooler that was at 53 degrees. Person in charge (PIC) stated that the cooler had an issue holding temperature the previous day and employees removed all food from cooler but missed the ground beef. The ground beef was embargoed at the time of inspection. All temperature control for safety (TCS) food items must be maintained at or below 41 degrees at all times Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 establishment to not have test strips on site to measure the quaternary ammonium concentration of the three compartment sink. PIC stated that the test strips have been ordered but have not arrived. Quaternary ammonium test strips must be present at all times to be able to check sanitizer concentrations. Provide Quat test strips prior to reinspection 8/3/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Nearby restaurants

Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.

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 →