Inspection Report

Business Name
Vero Chicago Pizza
Business Address
1334 E CHANDLER BLVD PHOENIX AZ 85048
Permit Number
FD-23-00012
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
4/28/2026
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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. Addl Notes: Establishment has recently obtained a mechanical veggie slicer. No ETL stamp/sticker was found on the unit. Unit was not found on the Intertek ETL listed directory meaning it is not NSF/ANSI certified. Unit is not easily cleanable. Instructed establishment to stop the use of the machine. All vegetables must be cut by hand or by a slicer that is NSF/ANSI certified. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

Addl Notes: In the kitchen, observed the sprayer nozzle at the 3 compartment sink free hanging below the flood rim of the sink basin. The sink is directly plumbed. The sprayer nozzle must be free hanging at minimum 1 inch above the flood rim of the 3 compartment sink. Please have the sprayer nozzle repaired or replaced prior to re-inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Re-inspection for the sprayer nozzle will be scheduled for Friday May 1st. ///// The Establishment's 3 compartment sink is currently directly plumbed. The 3 compartment sink must be indirectly plumbed to a floor drain or the drain line must have a hub drain. Instructed establishment have sink drain to the floor drain directly below the 3 compartment sink and cap the sewer line at the wall.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.