Pizza Patron

1640 N 36th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Pizza Patron has five inspections in the public record. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Pizza Patron is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment to use Quat as sanitizer with no test strips available. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink to have no paper towels available. PIC stated establishment has no paper towels available and staff have been using reusable towels. Explained use limitations for reusable towels. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC obtained paper towels for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets to have quat with a concentration of 0-100ppm with manufacturer recommendation being 200-400ppm. Observed on-site generation of sanitizer at 3 comp sink to not supply correct concentration with very little quat sanitizer remaining and no alternative quat sanitizer available at establishment. 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. Establishment will use chlorine bleach to sanitize food contact surfaces until on-site generation provides approved concentration

3-304.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed clear spray bottle with clear liquid inside, bottle was unlabeled. Staff were unsure what chemical was in spray bottle. 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. Discussed with staff members about labeling all chemicals with common name. Staff disposed of chemical liquid

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Patron last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Patron on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Patron?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Patron.

How does Pizza Patron compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Pizza Patron's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Patron have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Patron 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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