Peter Piper
B764 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88940
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at the time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
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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
Inspector's notes
-- In walk-in refrigerator, observed container of pizza sauce with prep date of 3/28. In reach-in refrigerator, observed multiple pre-portioned bags of boneless chicken wings with prep date of 3/30. Reviewed MCESD date marking and discard requirements for ready-to-eat (RTE), TCS foods with the person in charge: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC ensuring employees are using the first in, first out/expired (FIFO) system for foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
-- Toilet tissue not available in stall in women's restroom. A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. The person in charge (PIC) instructed employee to restock stalls with toilet tissue at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC increasing restrooms check frequencies as needed to ensure supplies are available for use at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability
2025
Oct 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Work orders in place for wall tiles and covers in mop sink area.
Inspector's notes
Soda nozzles in lobby observed with residue buildup on internal surfaces. Please have the nozzles cleaned in a manner and frequency that prevents buildup of residue, debris, and/or organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
May 14, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed chemical storage, air gap requirements for ware wash sink, hand wash station access, and soda nozzles cleaning methods/frequencies
Inspector's notes
Boneless wings found in both wing coolers with no preparation/open date marks. PIC stated the wings were opened/prepped either last Sunday or Saturday. PIC marked them for Saturday to be discarded this Friday 5/16. Portioned traditional wings and a container of alfredo sauce were also incorrectly date marked for 8-day shelf-life rather than 7-day shelf-life. PIC date marked them appropriately.
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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. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
A container of customer self-service plastic knives in customer lobby observed with knives pointed both up and down exposing the food contact edge to potential contamination. PIC will have the knives rearranged to have the food contact edge pointed downwards into the container. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-904.11 - Core: Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector's notes
Wall tile missing in mop sink area exposing the inner wall. Caulking missing from ware wash sink and hand wash station in ware wash room. Hole in wall from previous plumbing behind storage rack possibly related to repairs being done in prize storage room should also be covered when repairs are complete. Please repair. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
2024
Oct 7, 2024Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed utensil storage between uses , air gap requirement for drain lines ( 4 compartment sink), and daily review of date marks
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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
Inspector's notes
Minor leak on drain line below 4 compartment sink to the right of the floor sink. Please repair Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Caulking missing from hand wash station in ware wash room. Holes in wall tile at mop sink. Please repair to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Apr 25, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding, food storage areas (6 inches above floor), minor facility repairs, and hand wash station maintenanceThe inspection Report was printed and given to PIC at the establishment at time of inspection. Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Anna Garcia
Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking - Personal beverage items, including an open cup stored on top shelf of storage rack in dough room. The beverages were above open bags of yeast and salt. PIC moved the personal beverages to the personal beverage storage area. Please store personal items in a manner that helps prevent possible contamination of food products or food contact equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage - Spray bottle of peroxide multi-surface found on storage rack stored above packages of raspberry topping, pizza pans, and an open container of streusel topping. PIC moved the spray bottle to a safe area for chemical storage that would help prevent possible contamination of food products and food contact equipment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - Sanitizer wiping cloth stored in bucket of Quat ammonia sanitizer solution with a concentration below 100 PPM. PIC provided a fresh bucket of Quat Ammonia sanitizer of appropriate concentration and a new wiping cloth to the area. Please maintain sanitizer wiping cloths in sanitizer of appropriate concentration (refer to manufacturer's recommendations as needed) Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed - Escutcheon has become detached from the wall, exposing the inner wall, below the hand wash station in the ware wash room. Please repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 3, 2023Routine1 priority3 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-ServicesDiscussed air gap requirements, chemical storage, marking, sink use, cleaning of equipment, and temperature checking methods.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Desiree Silva,Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA
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. - Bottom portion of make table found with cut tomatoes with internal temperature of 47*F. Ambient temperature of the cooler was also found to be 47*F. PIC was aware the cooler was not holding an ambient below 41*F and has put a work order in for the cooler to be serviced. PIC stated the tomatoes were placed in the cooler about 3 hours ago and moved them to the walk-in for cooling and continued cold holding. The tomatoes were found to be 41*F before the end of the inspection. The only other TCS food item in the lower portion of the cooler was grated cheese which still had an internal temperature of 41*F and was moved the walk-in for continued cold holding. The lower portion of the cooler will not be used for cold holding TCS food items until it is repaired and able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Alternate nearby cold holding units are available to continue normal operations. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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. - Chopped lettuce cooling in walk-in with internal temperature of 54-60*F. The lettuce was chopped 2 hours ago and placed in the walk-in for cooling. The lettuce was in a container with the lid placed squarely atop preventing airflow into the container. PIC placed the lid slightly askew to allow airflow into the container. Please use best cooling methods to minimize the time TCS food items spend in the "danger-zone". Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Persistent small leaks occurring below 3 compartment sink and at mop sink faucet. Please have plumbing repaired and maintain in good condition. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Debris build up observed on small alcove below the soda fountain. Area behind the ice machine either has heavy debris build up on the floor tiles or possible corrosion on the tiles. Please have these areas cleaned in a manner and frequency that prevents build up of debris and/or organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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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 →