Buono's Pizza
A1652 N Higley Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403763
Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed carton of eggs stored directly above plastic container with ranch dressings. PIC, rearranged at time of inspection. All raw foods must be stored below ready to eat foods to prevent contamination. **repeat violation**
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Mar 6, 2026Routine4 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several employee personal beverages and food stored throughout food prep areas. PIC re-arranged to designated area and was instructed to label. Please store away from food prep area to prevent contamination.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed carton of eggs stored directly above plastic container of pizza sauce. PIC, rearranged at time of inspection. All raw foods must be stored below ready to eat foods to prevent contamination.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Back door was open at time of inspection. Please keep doors closed to prevent pests from entering premises.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm of quat sanitizer in sanitizer bucket. PIC drained and re-filled at time of inspection. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2025
Sep 29, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed changing out insect glue baits more often, to prevent contamination.
Jun 17, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using only enclosed bait systems for insect trapping.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM present and multiple priority violations. Discussed time as control policy and cooling methods with staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-102.11(A-B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16) - Priority Foundation: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM present. Please have at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. 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
Observed lunch meats such as salami and capicola, as well as provolone cheese holding 52F in the top portion of the prep cooler on the assembly line. PIC discarded the products. Discussed using metal containers and removing products from bags to allow for proper air flow. Also observed cheese bread holding room temperature. PIC said it was made an hour and a half prior and was supposed to be logged on the 4-hour time log. PIC put the time it was taken out of the oven on the log sheet. TCS food products must hold 41F or below when cold holding. 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 sausage rolls from 6/7. PIC discarded them. TCS food must be stored for no more than 7 days. 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.
Feb 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee assembling a salad with his bare hands. Employee discarded the salad per PIC's request. Discussed contamination with bare hands with the PIC. Bare hand contact is only approved prior to pizzas being baked in the oven. All RTE food products must not come in contact with bare hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →