Ray's Pizza

15577 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ray's Pizza has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. In prep area, slicer with accumulation of food debris on blade. Per employee, slicer was not used today. Instructed employee to clean slicer. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed more frequent monitoring of food equipment after warewashing and before storing to ensure cleanliness

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In cook line prep table cooler, several containers of cooked pasta with dates of one month ago. Per manager, date stickers were not removed during warwashing. Manager stated pasta was cooked >24 hours. Instructed employee to remove old date mark stickers and provide current date mark stickers on containers of cooked pasta. Discussed the importance of accurate date marking of all TCS foods prepared in establishment

3-501.17

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In prep area, slicer with accumulation of food debris on food and nonfood contact surfaces. Per employee, slicer was not used today. Instructed employee to clean slicer. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed more frequent monitoring of food equipment after warewashing and before storing to ensure cleanliness

4-601.11(A)

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

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

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In back prep area, cooked sausages/ 70*F-98*F prepared and cooling in shallow uncovered containers at room temperature. Per owner, sausages were prepared about an hour. Employee moved cooked sausages to walk in cooler to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3)Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods

3-501.15(A)

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

Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. At pizza station, not time documentation filled out for day for pizza by the slices. Instructed employee to provide start/discard times for pizza by slice. Discussed the importance of following establishment written time as a public health control procedures. (B) If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (2) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control

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

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation.At pizza station, no detectable chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket. Employee added chlorine to ensure proper concentration of 50-100ppm. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution buckets throughout the day, especially at the start of the day

3-304.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ray's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ray's Pizza on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ray's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ray's Pizza.

How does Ray's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Ray's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Ray's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ray's Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ray's 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.

How often is Ray's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ray's Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.

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