Athena Pita
A°2737 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85053
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88865
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Sep 14, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 19, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a floor drain near the cash register not adequately draining. Currently the soda lines feed into this floor drain. Alerted staff who state they will have the drain fixed promptly. Discussed risks associated with inadequate draining. All plumbing to be maintained as working. A reinspection on the floor drain will occur in 3 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
Inspector's notes
Observed a small roof leak in the hallway of the kitchen. Alerted staff who stated they have already had someone out to fix the leak. They plan to call their third party again to re-address and fix the leak. Discussed procedures to protect foods when traveling through the affected area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Feb 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 9, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with owner that the cold prep table ingredients were using time as control by using timers on their phones. Items still must be logged when removed from cold hold.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels in men's bathroom. All hand sinks must have soap, and hand drying device for staff or customers to wash hands. Paper towels were added to bathroom. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple items in the walk in cooler with temperatures > 41*F. Items included: Marinated chicken 50*F, Marinated beef 52*F, Hummus 52*F, Yogurt 52*F, Shredded cheese 52*F, Feta Cheese 53*F, Opened container of olives 51*F, Stuffed grape leaves 52*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Items were embargoed and discarded. Advised owner to verify cold hold temperatures remain below 41*F using the metal stem thermometer.. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk in cooler had an ambient temperature of 54*F. Equipment must be able to hold food at 41*F or lower. All Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods were remove and discarded from unit. Repair company was contacted for repair while on site. Repair company was on site prior to finishing site visit. Found leak in freon location. Business had enough cold hold storage to continue operating. Will return at opening 10am 9/9/2025 to verify walk in cooler is fixed and operating. Second consecutive violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Sep 9, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Walk in cooler has been repaired. Cold air blowing into unit at 40 - 41*F. Advised owner to try and lower temperature to 38-39*F to assist with cooling of foods in unit. No TCS foods had been placed in walkin cooler. Prepped items placed in prep cooler at 39*F for todays services.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels in men's bathroom. All hand sinks must have soap, and hand drying device for staff or customers to wash hands. Paper towels were added to bathroom. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
May 5, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site during this inspection.
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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee drink on small prep table next to grill. Employee drinks must be stored in an assigned break area. Drink was removed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed walk in cooler had an ambient temperature of 52*F. Temperatures of Temperature Control for Safety Foods (Raw and marinated beef and chicken) were observed to be at 43*F (prepared on 5/4/2025). Sliced tomatoes and prep cut leafy greens prepared on 5/5/2025 approximately 1 hour prior to inspection at 48*F. Repair company was contacted to check in unit. Repair company arrived to check on unit. Repair was made and walk in cooler dropped to 38*F Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.
Jan 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using timer to assist with time as control foods such as cut leafy greens, sliced tomatoes and tzatziki sauce at sandwich prep line
2024
Sep 19, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed leaving prepped items such as cut leafy greens and tomatoes uncovered or loosely covered when cooling after prep.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut leafy greens, sliced tomatoes, hummus, dressing with fresh garlic at prep table at temperatures greater than 41*F with no time as control documentation. Operator added times to discard. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Suggested that the use of a white board by prep table for employees to log current food items may be more efficient than paperwork. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.
May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Chris K.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Chris Kurykoos
Jan 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided cooling chart to assist in verifying cooling practices in establishment to ensure that food reaches 41*F within the correct time frame (135*F - 70*F within two hours and than 70*F to 41*F within an additional 4 hrs.)Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Chris K.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 5,Signer: Chris Kurykoos
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 lentil soup in the walk in cooler in a tightly covered pot at 63 - 69*F (2:45pm). As per the owner, soup had been prepared at approximately 5:00am cooled in an ice bath and counter before being placed in walk in cooler. Soup had been in walk in cooler for more than 2 hours. Soup was embargoed and discarded. Advised staff to monitor cold hold temperatures and cooling practices. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 5, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Miguel V.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Discussed proper documentation when using time as control. Provided chart to assist with monitoring.2-102.12.(A) Certified Food Protection Manager. During site visit no staff on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. As of February 2022, all establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during normal hours of operation. Core Violation, Correct Prior to Next Inspection.Provided listing of companies that provide training and exam for the Certified Food Protection Manager.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,Signer: Miguel Viramontes
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Observed no written procedure for time as control foods at cooling table across from grill area. No written documentation for when food is to be discarded after 4 hour hold. As per the person in charge the hummus, lettuce and slices tomatoes were placed on table at 11am and discarded at 3:00 pm. Staff were changing out food items at 4 hour increments. Documentation provided with sample written procedure. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →