Peter Piper

1805 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Peter Piper has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Tempe sits at 95, putting Peter Piper on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer stored on/over pizza sauce item in the rear prep/storage area. PIC relocated the sanitizer. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items

7-201.11

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee observed handling personal phone and drink container, then went to handle clean/in use equipment for salad items without washing hands. Same employee observed touching face, then went to handle lettuce without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands both times and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands

2-301.14

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee personal phone and drink item stored on the rear prep table next to clean pans and food items. The personal items were removed to proper location. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions

6-501.110

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: There is excess old food debris along the walls and standing water on floor in the ware wash and clean equipment storage area. Manager stated that area would be cleaned. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary

6-501.12

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked pasta-79-83F cooling in a deep container, bagged, and stacked over each other. Employee stated that the pasta had been made about an hour and a half prior. The employee unstacked the bags, and placed the pasta into a shallow pan to properly cool. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf

3-501.15(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the dough room area has hole behind the walk in cooler door. Ensure that wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bags of cornmeal stored directly on floor in dough room area. PIC relocated the items off of the floor. Ensure that food is stored protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peter Piper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peter Piper on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Peter Piper compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Peter Piper most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Peter Piper's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Peter Piper have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peter Piper 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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