Gus's New York Pizza

13824 W Mcdowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Gus's New York Pizza stretching back to 2024. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited five times.

Compared to other Goodyear restaurants (averaging 98), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Chemical dishwasher measured
4-501.114(A-E)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk-in cooler a pan of cooked chicken had a date mark of 4/3, a pan of deli turkey a date mark 3/26, and pan of pasta date mark of 4/3. Staff was uncertain if dates were correct or when items had been prepared. As it could not be determined when food had been prepared it was embargoed. Also in walk-in a sheet tray of meatballs, pan of pasta, and pan of red sauce did not have any date mark. Kitchen employee was able to provide dates that items were made and properly date marked. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Throughout kitchen base coving in missing or separating from wall. FRP panels observed separating from walls in kitchen, most notably near prep cooler for wings. Repair affected areas so that all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable
6-501.11
67
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of TCS foods (i.e. -cooked lasagna, cooked meatballs, cooked stuffed mushrooms, cooked pasta, portioned chicken) found in walk-in cooler with no and/or improper date marks). Per food employee, foods in containers were prepared within the last 3 days
3-501.17
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A whole pizza and slices of cooked pizza found at room temperature with no time identification. Per food employee, pizza slices were removed from temperature control at time of cooking at 10:30 am; the whole pizza at 2:30 pm. Food that is unmarked or marked to exceed 4 hours must be discarded. Food employee voluntarily discarded slices of pizza held over 4 hours and properly time marked whole pizza cooked at 2:30 pm. Properly provide time stamp to TCS foods at the time when those foods are removed from temperature control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chlorine appears not to be dispensing in mechanical dishwasher. Manual ware wash food equipment using 3 compartment sink
4-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Hand sink drain line next to ice machine is in disrepair
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Several places in food preparation area is missing coved base. In facilities which use water flush cleaning methods coved base is sealed to wall and floor. Repair wall/floor junction
6-201.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on site at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: White powder substance found in food container next to pizza making area
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Pizza found in water bath at 102*F; knife at pizza cooler found in-between equipment
3-304.12
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Feb 20, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on site at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Deep fryer basket showing signs of disrepair
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Wall surfaces throughout facility has build-up residues (i.e. - above dish machine)
6-501.12
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks in food preparation and ware washing area had items in sink basin, missing hand cleanser and/or missing hand drying provisions
5-205.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler has ambient air temperature of 52*F
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on site at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop found sitting atop unprotected horizontal surface of ice machine
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Deep fryer basket showing signs of disrepair
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Wall surfaces throughout facility has build-up residues (i.e. - above dish machine)
6-501.12
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Jul 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on site at time of inspection. Provide a Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
Inspector notes: Bottles of wine found in employee restroom. Locker, toilet, dressing, garbage, mechanical rooms; under non-shielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, stairwells, any other contamination source. Properly store food items in approved areas
3-305.12
Closing Toilet Room Doors
Inspector notes: A toilet room located on the premises (i.e. -employee restroom) shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Provide door to be self closing
6-501.19
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gus's New York Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gus's New York Pizza on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gus's New York Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gus's New York Pizza.

How does Gus's New York Pizza compare to other restaurants in Goodyear?

Gus's New York Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Goodyear average of 98.

Has Gus's New York Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gus's New York Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gus's New York Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Gus's New York Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gus's New York Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.