Sauce Pizza and Wine
B20491 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-91585
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 31, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooling lasagna from 3 hours ago at 87 and 77F. Facility embargoed the food. Ensure that cooling food gets below 70F within 2 hours and below 41F within 6 hours total. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Apr 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed shaved/shredded white cheese at 67F in an ice bath by the expo station. Manager changed out containers and put in the fridge. Talked to manager about food storage and fridge storage vs time control, putting TCS cheeses in the fridge during the week. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. 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 build up of food debris along walls of the fridges in the pizza making station. Observed organic matter in gaskets in fridges. Talked to manager about cleaning frequencies. Ensure that facility is cleaned often enough to avoid build up of food debris along surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Nov 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 29, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about drain requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at hand sink by dough making station. Manager refilled the empty container. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. 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 0 ppm bleach at dishwasher after a fresh cycle. Manager found that sanitizer pipe was dispensing onto the floor, instead of into the sump. Manager got machine working during service. Ensure that the bleach dishwasher is at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd repeat violation.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed slicers for pizza with cheese residue on them. Manager said it had been there for 5.5 hours since opening. Talked to staff about time control policy. Ensure that scoops/tongs/slicers touching TCS foods are not kept at room temperature for more than 4 hours, and properly timestamped. Manager relalced utensils during service. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about trash bags, walkin storage and propane storage.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm bleach at main dishwasher. Manager saw the bleach concentrate was empty. Got the machine working again and primed. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
2024
Dec 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dish machine with chemical sanitizer concentration of 25ppm. Had PIC call for service and utilize 3 comp sink for dishes until repair is made. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Apr 15, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Armando M. 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Armando Meek
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 pesto, sliced tomatoes, spicy chicken, pesto aioli, turkey and italian meats at 50*F-54*F in drawer station on line. Embargoed all above foods. See embargo form. PIC will discontinue use of unit and call for service. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 hand sink near prep area without towels. PIC filled dispenser and discussed having soap and towels at all hand sinks at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed cold drawer unit on the line holding at 50*F. PIC will call for service of unit and not use it to hold any TCS foods until repair is made. Reinspection scheduled for 4/25/24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Dec 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Armando M. 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Armando Meek
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 dish machine at 0ppm sanitizer concentration. Had PIC discontinue use and call for service. PIC will utilize 3 comp sink until repair is made. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed two spray bottles with liquids in them unlabeled. PIC poured out contents of bottles. Discussed proper labeling of bottles to prevent misuse of chemicals. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →