Mister Pio

4502 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Other

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mister Pio has five inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around two violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Mister Pio on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken which are held under Time as a Public Health Control not having a time stamp and having an internal temperature of 106*F. Person in charge states the chicken was taken out of a temperature control unit less than an hour prior to the inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of pesticide (raid). All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.12(C)

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer test strips available for sanitizer used at 3-compartment sink and for sanitizer buckets. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Sanitizer concentrations were verified to be in the proper range by inspector at time of inspection. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mister Pio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mister Pio on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Mister Pio compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Mister Pio most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Mister Pio's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mister Pio have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mister Pio means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

Nearby Restaurants

Steak 44

5101 N 44th St

Score: 90 — Low Risk

St Theresa Parish Mcmahon Kitchen

5045 E Thomas Rd

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

3433 N 56th St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Phoenix → Other restaurants in Maricopa → Other restaurants in Phoenix