Arrivederci Cucina Italiana

12645 N Saguaro Blvd Fountain, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Italian
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Arrivederci Cucina Italiana, located at 12645 N Saguaro Blvd in Fountain Hills, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on November 10, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical, one major, and three minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its five on-record evaluations.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
67
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Nov 10, 2025 Inspection
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bartender touched hair and went on to scoop ice for a beverage. In the kitchen, a food service worker entered, put on their apron, and began to don gloves without first washing their hands. Both workers were instructed of handwashing requirements
2-301.14
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the prep cooler, observed no shellstock tag with fresh clams. The tag was already filed with other clam tags that were not noted with final sale dates. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Staff instructed
3-203.12
Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bartender had long, unrestrained hair. After instruction, they restrained their hair
2-402.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed four sanitizer buckets with no detectable quaternary ammonium. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Repair/recalibrate the chemical sanitizer as needed
3-304.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: At the bar dump sink, observed only one operable faucet knob, and the maximum water temperature observed at 80F. Provide hot, running water to the sink
5-205.15(B)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)