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The Original Genos Pizza 1 Tempe LLC

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1932 E University Dr, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment · Permit FD2406155

Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

92
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Jul 16, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 11, 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 history2 on record

2026

Feb 11, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about labeling chemical spray bottles at time of inspection.

2025

Jul 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed: 1. storage of chemicals, ensuring they are stored separate from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 2. hose with attached sprayer nozzle is disconnected from mop sink faucet when not in use.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee handle money, walk to back of kitchen, obtain chicken from freezer, and proceed to drop chicken in the fryers without washing hands in between. Also observed employee change contaminated gloves after coming in contact with item that touched the ground to don clean gloves without washing hands in between. Instructed employee to properly wash hands at handsink. Observed employee briefly wash hands for less than 5 seconds. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Also discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple containers of pizza sauce (made from canned tomatoes) with a prep date of 7/14 and 7/16. Per employee, pizza sauce is portioned from large tub stored in walk-in refrigerator, placed in smaller containers, cold held in make tables, and dated with the portion-out date. Employee states pizza sauce in containers were removed from bulk batch of pizza sauce that is dated 7/11. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded within 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Also discussed with PIC that all prepared RTE and TCS foods that are portioned from bulk batches must bear the same date as the bulk batch. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed gap between weather stripping and back door closest to warewashing area. All outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; having closed, tight-fitting windows; and having solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive.

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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →