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PIzza Hut

A

1740 E Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment · Permit FD-88910

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

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 30, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 21, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 16, 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 history7 on record

2026

Jun 9, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: paper towels stocking procedures at hand sinks. Recommend: deep cleaning metal above hood system; vents to freezer unit; walls inside main walk in unit; anti rust treatment around three compartment sink wall and dish machine vent. 9 Food allergens.Of note: establishment is providing school lunch pizzas every Friday. This will require the permit holder to apply for new Food Production permit with Maricopa Couty Environmental Services Department. Please apply at maricopa.gov/enviro

2025

Jul 21, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the chemical dispenser is not attached below the AVB when not in use and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-202.11

Inspector's notes

In use container (holding pepperoni) with excessive break/cracked along the side in the walk in cooler. PIC discarded the container. Ensure that food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils are in good condition and smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is excessive grease and soil residue on the walls and equipment around the prep and storage areas. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 30, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Shelves used to hold clean equipment in prep area and interior of the reach in cooler next to the fryer with excessive grease/soil residue present. Manager stated that all areas would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment is cleaned frequently enough to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.12

Inspector's notes

The pressure of the water at the hand wash sink next to the make line was inconsistent. The sink would run for a few seconds, then the water would completely turn off. The PIC adjusted the valves under the sink and the water pressure was corrected. Ensure that water under pressure is provided to all fixtures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-103.12 - Priority Foundation: Pressure

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

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is excessive grease and soil residue on the floors, floor drains, and walls around the prep areas, fryer, and three compartment sink. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Sep 4, 2024Routine2 coreA°

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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Shelves used to hold clean equipment in prep area and reach in cooler next to the fryer with excessive grease/soil residue present. Manager stated that all areas would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment is cleaned frequently enough to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

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

Inspector's notes

There is excessive grease, dust, and soil residue on the floors and walls around the fryer, three compartment sink, under the dish machine, and behind/around the oven areas. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 6, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Signer: Nadine Ludwig

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

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: 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.----A container of diced tomatoes in the walk in cooler with white mold/ white residue present. PIC discarded-less than 1lb. Discard food items as necessary and ensure that FOOD is safe and unADULTERATED. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: A,Signer: Thomas Cooper

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →