Pita Jungle

2530 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Greek / Mediterranean

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Pita Jungle has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of dark organic matter on the ice machine shoot. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Consecutive repeat: 2nd

4-602.11(E)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed live fruit flies in the bar area at the time of inspection. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. PIC has documentation from licensed pest control company indicating the establishment is working on fruit flies at the time of inspection

6-501.111(A-B,D)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee beverage stored on the shelf above the prep sink and above the prep table on the cookline. Ensure employee beverages are stored away from food prep areas. Employee removed the beverage at the time of inspection

6-403.11

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a bowl blocking the handwashing sink in the kitchen and food debris in handwashing sink by the prep area in the back. Handwashing sinks are to be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can of raid in the chemical storage room. 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 discarded pest control chemicals at the time of inspection

7-202.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on three different cutting boards on the prep line. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed air gap of less than one inch between the pipe for the dishwasher at the bar and the ice bin at the bar. An air gap of 1 inch above the floor drain is required for backflow prevention

5-205.15(B)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up on the soda gun at the bar. With equipment such as beverage dispensing nozzles, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter

4-602.11(E)

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaking spout at mop faucet in back. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a knife stored with the food contact surface wedged between equipment of the prep cooler between use. Discussed not storing nives, spatulas, etc., between uses are stored between wall and table or between pieces of equipment and proper between use storage of in use utensils

3-304.12

Floor Carpeting, Restrictions and Installation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed carpeted mat under the urinal in the washroom. Discussed the use of Non-approved floor coverings installed in food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, and toilet room areas. The person in charge removed the carpeted mat at the time of inspection

6-201.14

Jul 18, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk in at 44 degrees F and not enough equipment to maintain all cold held items

4-301.11

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pita Jungle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pita Jungle on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pita Jungle?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pita Jungle.

How does Pita Jungle compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Pita Jungle most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Pita Jungle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Jungle have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Pita Jungle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Jungle is inspected around four times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Ah-So Sushi & Steak

2450 W Happy Valley Rd

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Salt Tacos Y Tequila

2450 W Happy Valley Rd

Explore More

→ All locations in Phoenix → Greek / Mediterranean restaurants in Maricopa → Greek / Mediterranean restaurants in Phoenix