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Az Pizza Company Deli & Market

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400 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501435

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.

89
Good

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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10006020252026Aug 18, 2025 — Routine — score 72 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 76 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Jan 16, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) food shall be protected from contamination. 2)proper chemical storage. 3) consumer advisory statement and disclosure.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no designate location for food and drink for the facility. Observed several drinks for employees throughout the whole prep area. Discussed with PIC all food and drinks shall be stored in a designated spot that is low and designed to not contaminate any food, food contact surfaces, single use containers or clean linens. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed all products made in the kitchen being sold on the market side without labels or date marking from when the product was made. Discussed PIC Labeling shall contain 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English. Also discussed with PIC any TCS item will also require a date marking on the container. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation.

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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several containers stack away as clean that were stacked wet and were not thoroughly airdried. Discussed with PIC all equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC unstacked containers to allow for proper airdrying. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

Jan 16, 2026Re-Inspection4 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Hand wash sink was in working order but was blocked by a food tray. Per person in charge (PIC) trays get placed there because of prep for burritos. Discussed with PIC hand wash sinks shall be maintained accessible at all times to promote hand washing. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed several reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) salmon thawed and still in the package. Discussed with PIC all ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple prepackaged salads, cut watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and sandwiches in the grab and go area without food labels at time of inspection. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink faucet at time of inspection. Also observed the sprayer arm next to the dish machine to be leaking when not in use. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jan 6, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) loosely cover items during the cooling process. Once items are 41*F or less then they shall be covered and protected. 2) all foods, linens and single use items shall be stored 6 inches off the ground. 3) all items shall be at 41*F or less before going into the sandwich/pizza prep tables.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a hand wash sink in the kitchen that is blocked by a tray and missing the plumbing to wall. Per PIC the sink has not worked since right before the holidays. Discussed with PIC Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in working order and in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 1/16/25

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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several empty single use larger containers of pickles and sauerkraut throughout the facility. Per PIC the larger containers are only used for water and chemicals for the cleaning. Observed on the cookline an employee use a sauerkraut container with black grease/organic matter inside and out of the bucket, fill up water from the hand washing station and dump into the boiling pot for boiling vegetables. Discussed with PIC to discontinue use of single use buckets for all foods and label with 'chemical use only' and follow up with staff. Handwash sinks are for hand washing only. Embargoed the steamed mixed vegetables and PIC discarded at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed several reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) salmon thawed and still in the package. Discussed with PIC all ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple prepackaged salads, cut watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and sandwiches in the grab and go area without food labels at time of inspection. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink faucet at time of inspection. Also observed the sprayer arm next to the dish machine to be leaking when not in use. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2025

Aug 25, 2025Re-Inspection3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises 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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple prepackaged salads, cut watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and sandwiches in the grab and go area without food labels at time of inspection. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink faucet at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Aug 18, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about having a designated area for employee's drinks at time of inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises 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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple containers of raw ground beef patties stored above hot dogs, sliced cheese, & cooked gyro meat in a drawer unit near the grill station at time of inspection. Observed raw spicy tuna stored above containers of dressing at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed salsa (pre portioned and containers in the walk-in), pizza sauce, cooked chicken, potato salad, & pasta salad throughout the establishment without prep dates at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), all items were made 3 to 4 days prior to inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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). Provided PIC with date marking guidance document at 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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple prepackaged salads, cut watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and sandwiches in the grab and go area without food labels at time of inspection. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no chlorine test strips in the establishment at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes bleach to sanitize their food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on 8/28.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink faucet at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

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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 →