Sauce Pizza and Wine 5102
C°742 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix 85020
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-91600
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 11, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storing food and food-contact surfaces 6 inches off floor and in a clean, dry location with person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishmachine in use cleaning food-contact surfaces with chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm in final rinse. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Person in charge relocated warewashing to three-compartment sink until repairs could be made on dishmachine. 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.
Inspector's notes
Repeat violation: 2nd. Observed cooked pasta cooling in walk-in in stacked, covered containers at 46-52 °F. Pasta had been cooked six hours prior as per person in charge. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Cooked time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by person in charge at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed standing water and organic matter growth under dishmachine in back of establishment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 20, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tomato sauce in walk-in cooler at 52 °F. Person in charge stated that sauce was prepared about five hours prior from cold and room-temperature ingredients. Foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Person in charge discarded sauce at time of inspection. 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.
2025
Sep 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed importance of disconnecting downstream shut-off valve from mop sink faucet when not in use with person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed mechanical dishwasher with chlorine sanitizer concentration above 200 ppm as measured by chlorine test strips. Sanitizer must be dispensed to a concentration of no more than 200 ppm as per manufacturer's specifications. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Person in charge relocated food-contact surfaces to three-bay sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed pasta cooling in walk-in in stacked, covered containers and tomato sauce cooling in walk-in in partially stacked containers. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged 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.
Jun 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 8, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 24, 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - MB,Signer: Ryan Haddy
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 dairy based butter with internal temperature between 74F -76F stored in a container at ambient temperature next to the condiments/utensils station in the dinning area. The person in charge stated the butter had been placed at the condiment/utensils station approximately 3 hours ago and moved the butter back into the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Discussed TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ryan H.
2023
Nov 13, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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: Not Participating,Signer: Bridget Casey-Waid
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 the mechanical dishwasher operating with 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. The person in charge set up the three compartment sink with 50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer for manual ware-washing and placed a work order to service the dishwasher. Discussed checking sanitation concentrations and to ensure chlorine 50-100ppm or manufacturer specifications. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed in-use utensils at the prep line covered with food debris stored in an empty container during use. Utensils included pizza slicer, knives, and serving spoons. Observed bowls with heavy semi dried food debris stacked on top of each other at both prep cooler stations. The person in charge stated the bowls are used to mix salads with dressings and other ingredients as well as to mix pastas with sauce and other ingredients. The person in charge replaced the used utensils with clean ones at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency of utensils and protection against contamination during in between use storage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 31, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed at time of inspection. Reviewed clean-up procedures with manager at time of inspection, and provided guidance on procedures/ clean-up kit. Obtain a bodily fluid clean kit and ensure procedures are available. 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Clarise Kyles
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed several boxes of food stored on the ground in the walk-in cooler. Notified manager, and instructed to have food off the ground/ onto shelves. Ensure all food is stored at least 6 inches off the ground to prevent potential contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →