Inspection Report

Business Name
Slices Pizza

Business Address
2000 E RIO SALADO PKWY TEMPE AZ 85288

Permit Number
FD-55539

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
4/15/2026

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 22

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

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.

Addl Notes: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety food items with internal temperatures between 44*F-48*F in the bottom of the main refrigerated prep cooler: diced tomatoes, vegan pork made from canned jackfruit, cooked potatoes, ricotta cheese, opened canned artichokes, cooked BBQ pork, feta cheese, mac and cheese, shredded cheese, and cooked portobello mushrooms. Ambient air temperature of unit was at a minimum of 57*F, via min/max thermometer. Per person-in-charge (PIC), food items had been in unit since this morning. PIC indicated internal temperature of unit or food items had been verified to be at 42F this morning. Top of unit was holding TCS foods at 41*F or below at time of inspection. Informed PIC except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**

Violation #: 33

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Addl Notes: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety food items with internal temperatures between 44*F-48*F in the bottom of the main refrigerated prep cooler: diced tomatoes, vegan pork made from canned jackfruit, cooked potatoes, ricotta cheese, opened canned artichokes, cooked BBQ pork, feta cheese, mac and cheese, shredded cheese, and cooked portobello mushrooms. Ambient air temperature of unit was at a minimum of 57*F, via min/max thermometer. Per person-in-charge (PIC), food items had been in unit since this morning. PIC indicated internal temperature of unit or food items had been verified to be at 42F this morning. Top of unit was holding TCS foods at 41*F or below at time of inspection. Informed PIC except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool by PIC at time of inspection. Establishment observed to have adequate cold holding capacities. Discussed utilizing ice baths and time as a control until unit can be repaired. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to 10 day re-inspection on 4/24/26 **2nd Consecutive Violation**

Comments/Details

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"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.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

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