King Pin Grill & Pizza

8925 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

King Pin Grill & Pizza has been inspected four times since 2024. King Pin Grill & Pizza was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting King Pin Grill & Pizza on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of organic matter inside ice machine in kitchen storage room. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed yellow colored organic matter on cooked meat in a reach in cooler by the cook line. The person in charge discarded the cooked meat at the time of inspection

3-101.11

Food obtained from unapproved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked meat in clear household tupperware container with no label or other markings in a reach in cooler. The person in charge stated the cooked meat was pull pork that is brought into the establishment by another employee. The person in charge stated the pulled pork is obtained from an unknown source, prepared in an unknown location, and brought into the establishement in a cooked state for cold holding storage and reheating for food service in the establishment

3-201.11(A-B)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a bag of cooked meat with no date marking stored in a reach in cooler by the cook line. Observed open bags of deli meats, bacon, hotdogs/corndogs with no date marking. The person in charge was unable to determine when the food items were cooked or the hermitically sealed packages were opened and discarded the food items at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed a prep cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 54F and a reach in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 57F. The prep cooler and reach in cooler were being used for cold holding food items, TCS foods in both coolers had internal temperatures between 46F -64F. The person in charge discontinued use of the coolers at the time of inspection and placed a work order for service

4-301.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottles with colored liquids and no label stored next to the hand wash sink and under a prep table next to the 3 compartment sink. The person in charge stated the bottle contained cleaning chemicals and labeled the bottles accordingly. 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: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Pin Grill & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Pin Grill & Pizza on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does King Pin Grill & Pizza compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

King Pin Grill & Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has King Pin Grill & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King Pin Grill & Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King Pin Grill & 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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