Pestos Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
95
Score
Pestos Pizza has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “insect control devices, design and installation”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Chandler restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salmon in ROP thawed in the walk-in cooler without being exposed to air. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that ROP fish needs to be removed from the packaging while frozen and thawed while exposed to air. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
95
Aug 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The menus have recently been changed. Observed the drink menu with a drink that uses egg whites with an asterisk, but no consumer warning. The main menu has the consumer warning, without asterisks on the burgers that are offered to taste. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection
3-603.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks with no lid or straw sitting on and near food pre areas, including on the slicer. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all drinks and personal items need to be stored in a designated area away from food prep areas. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use
2-401.11
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two unapproved lighted fly traps hanging in the kitchen. The traps do not contain the debris of the insect. All insect control devices shall contain all the insect remains to reduce risk of contamination. Person in charge (PIC) unplugged the devices at time of inspection and will call a certified pest control specialist to install approved devices
6-202.13
82
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two unapproved lighted fly traps hanging in the kitchen. The traps do not contain the debris of the insect. All insect control devices shall contain all the insect remains to reduce risk of contamination. Person in charge (PIC) unplugged the devices at time of inspection and will call a certified pest control specialist to install approved devices
6-202.13
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of Raid in the storage area. Also observed two fly traps above dishwashing area that are not approved. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that pest control can only be used by a certified pest control specialist. PIC removed the pest control at time of inspection. 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
7-202.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink behind the bar with a container of ice in it. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that hand washing sinks can only be used for hand washing and no other purpose to prevent contamination during hand washing. PIC removed container and ice from hand washing sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pestos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pestos Pizza on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pestos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “insect control devices, design and installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pestos Pizza.
How does Pestos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Chandler?
Pestos Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Chandler average of 95.
Has Pestos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pestos Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pestos 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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