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Marino's Italian Kitchen and Bar

A

21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85050

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88053

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 28, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)May 12, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 10, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 10, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 22, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 22, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 10, 2025Routine1 foundationB

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

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

No date of consumption is written on the shell stock's tags. The date when the last Shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Correct for all shell stocks tags and keep them for 90 days from consumption.

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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.

May 12, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Cutter, knife, spoon, and scoop held in two containers at standing water (80 degrees F) in cook line. One container was placed on the grill, and the temperature of water reached 150 degrees F. Utensil may be placed in water at 135°F, running water, or no water. Water was discarded from the other container, and utensils were placed in it. Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

Apr 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has changed menu and is cooking and cooling more than 7 items such as: cooked pasta, grilled chicken, cooked meatballs, cooked short ribs, cooked carrots and grilled onion. The procedure qualifies for a risk-4 eating and drinking permit. Discussed the changes in permit status with the owner.,

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Cooked pasta, at 55°F, cooked shredded chicken breast at 49°F, and polenta at 50 degree F in reach in cooler in the cook line. The Chef stated that food items were placed out to clean inside the cooler. Food items were returned to walk-in cooler and cooled down to the proper temperature. Corrected at the 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Reach in cooler in cook line has an internal temperature of 46.5 degrees F. Repair to be able to less than 41 degrees F. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Spray water of water in food prep area is not provided with the identification name. Manager wrote water on the bottle. Corrected at the time of inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

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

Inspector's notes

Cutter, knife, spoon, and scoop held in two containers at standing water (80 degrees F) in cook line. One container was placed on the grill, and the temperature of water reached 150 degrees F. Utensil may be placed in water at 135°F, running water, or no water. Water was discarded from the other container, and utensils were placed in it. Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

2024

Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. 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: A,Signer: Kamden Johnson

2023

Nov 28, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in award program and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received.Establishment has changed menu (still in risk-3 category) and name. Provided a link to owner to up-date information. 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,Embargo Lbs: 12,Signer: Ron Marino

#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. Short rib and beef stalk made on 11/20/23 with a date mark label are stored in walk in cooler. Reviewed date marking requirement. Manager discarded the food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →