Maya's Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Maya's Pizza has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE BASEMENT AND REAR REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Feb 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT BASEMENT HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL NEXT TO FRYER AND UNDERNEATH PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLE,CONTAINERS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF ON 1ST FL. AND MOPSINK AND DISH RACK IN BASEMENT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM OVERHEAD SHELF AND CHEMICAL SHELF,RUST FROM REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BASEMENT 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 26, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA/HALLWAY NOT FINISHED . MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT IN SPOTS, ALSO FLOORS ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
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Jan 28, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jan 21, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU BOARD NOR TO-GO MENUS FOR ALL TCS FOODS (COOKED TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN AS AN EXAMPLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2288715 ON 5/13/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (58) 2-102.13 - OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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May 13, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE TO RESPOND TO ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOOD (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL TCS FOODS (BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE (IDENTIFING THE TCS FOOD USING AN ASTREIK) AND A REMINDER (CONSUMPTION OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-502.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD THERMOMETER UNABLE TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BATTERY FOR THE THERMOMETER OR OBTAIN A NEW THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM OR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARBOARD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 27, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST AND GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 16, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPTY BOXES(FLAT) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 29, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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May 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOER IN PREP AREA
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERFIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZAS AND CHEESE, SAUCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS IN [PREP AREA
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Feb 15, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR BY COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR
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Aug 7, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST INVERT/PROPERLY STORE MOPS AFTER USE.
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Aug 5, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RESEAL REAR STORAGE FLOOR UNDER REAR BOX FREEZER
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET W/ 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER
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Feb 16, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR AND CLEAN ALL FAN COVERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maya's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maya's Pizza on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maya's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Maya's Pizza.
Has Maya's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maya's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maya's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Maya's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maya's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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