Il Bosco Pizza

918 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Il Bosco Pizza has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “light bulbs, protective shielding” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Il Bosco Pizza squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Observed one light bulb in hood to be present and have no protective shielding. 2 of the 3 hood lights are missing. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles

6-202.11

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed quat test strips at establishment to have water damage and expired in November of 2024. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Establishment uses quaternary ammonia as sanitizer for three comp sink. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Observed one light bulb in hood to be present and have no protective shielding. 2 of the 3 hood lights are missing. Observed all ceiling lights in back of house prep area to have no protective shielding, light bulb glass is exposed above food prep tables and clean equipment. Suggested uninstalling ceiling lights that are not in use or replacing lightbulbs so that all lights work. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles

6-202.11

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Quat ammonia is used to sanitizer inside kitchen three compartment sink. At time of inspection Quat test strips are water damaged. Notified Person In charge (PIC). PIC will order new Quat test strips

4-302.14

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection no paper towels were observed at hand sink behind bar section. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked hand sink with paper towels. ===At all times each hand sink needs to be stocked with paper towels or other hand drying provision

6-301.12

Food package damaged or integrity compromised (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 5 trays of prepared dough covered directly with garbage bags. Notified Employee that trash bags cannot be used as proofing mechanism. Directed employee to remove trash bags and discard contaminated dough. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Garbage bags are not food grade quality safe. ====Condition - food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under § 3-601.12, honestly presented

3-202.15

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection observed chemical spray bottle with no chemical label. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will apply chemical name to spray bottle with unknow chemical. ========Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager is present. During open hours of operation a Manager with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate is needed. ======2nd Consecutive violation

2-102.12(A)

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed two out of three missing light bulbs inside main hood system. Please ensure all light bulbs are shatter proof or shatter proof protected. ====At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor

6-303.11

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Bosco Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Bosco Pizza on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Bosco Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “light bulbs, protective shielding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Il Bosco Pizza.

How does Il Bosco Pizza compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Il Bosco Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Il Bosco Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Il Bosco Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Il Bosco 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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