Buono's Pizza

1652 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Buono's Pizza has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Restaurants in Gilbert average 96, so Buono's Pizza trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Back door was open at time of inspection. Please keep doors closed to prevent pests from entering premises

6-202.15

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

Inspector notes: Observed several employee personal beverages and food stored throughout food prep areas. PIC re-arranged to designated area and was instructed to label. Please store away from food prep area to prevent contamination

2-401.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm of quat sanitizer in sanitizer bucket. PIC drained and re-filled at time of inspection. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times

3-304.14

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed carton of eggs stored directly above plastic container of pizza sauce. PIC, rearranged at time of inspection. All raw foods must be stored below ready to eat foods to prevent contamination

3-302.11(A3-8)

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sausage rolls from 6/7. PIC discarded them. TCS food must be stored for no more than 7 days

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please have at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee assembling a salad with his bare hands. Employee discarded the salad per PIC's request. Discussed contamination with bare hands with the PIC. Bare hand contact is only approved prior to pizzas being baked in the oven. All RTE food products must not come in contact with bare hands

3-301.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buono's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buono's Pizza on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Buono's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Buono's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Buono's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buono's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Buono'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.

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