Rosati's Pizza

2737 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Rosati's Pizza, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited four times.

Rosati's Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a certified food manager. Employee present must also obtain their food handlers certificate
2-102.12(A)
95
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Establishment uses chlorine bleach sanitizer but does not have test strips available. Purchase test strips to ensure sanitizer concentration is between 50-100ppm. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days
4-302.14
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: Sink in kitchen area was out of order at time of inspection and currently in the process of being repaired. Establishment must repair hand washing sink. Temporary solution in place- hand wash sink near front register will be used for all hand washing. Discussed ensuring that front hand wash sink remains stocked with soap and paper towels. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days
5-203.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a certified food manager. Employee present must also obtain their food handlers certificate
2-102.12(A)
78
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lasagna in a container that was date marked with a made on date of 9/23
3-501.18
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed old food debris along floor wall junction (corners in kitchen) and around sinks/floor drains in kitchen
6-501.12
82
May 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine based sanitizer solution for wiping cloths
4-901.12
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed stainless steel cleaner stored on top of white upright freezer. Chemicals and cleaning supplies are to be stored in locations that will not com into contact with food,. Cleaner was placed with other cleaners at time of site visit
7-201.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in employee restroom. All hand sink stations must be stocked with soap and paper towels. Advised staff to check all hand sinks at shift changes Paper towels were added to area
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items in the walk in cooler including meatballs, chicken, chicken wings, cut leafy greens, lasagna in walk in cooler with no pull or made on dates. Observed diced tomatoes in pizza prep refrigerator with no made on or discard dates. As per the person in charge items in the walk in cooler were prepared within the past two days. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Advised staff to check items in coolers and walk in for proper dates at start and end of day
3-501.17
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth bucket next to pizza prep cooler with unclean water. Sanitizer solutions are to be switched out as needed. Water was replaced during inspection
3-304.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Floor beneath and between fryers with old oil and grease. Floors are to cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of old food ant other debris
6-501.12
64
Oct 24, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hose with nozzle at end attached to faucet at mop sink with a vacuum breaker. Nozzle may not be attached to hose when not in use. Nozzle was removed from hose at mop sink
5-205.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored on unclean surfaces at pizza oven. Utensils may be stored on regularly cleaned surfaces between use
3-304.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observd that there was no On site Certified Food Protection Manager on site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets in kitchen with no sanitizer. 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. Chlorine type
3-304.14
74
Oct 16, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hose with nozzle at end attached to faucet at mop sink with a vacuum breaker. Nozzle may not be attached to hose when not in use. Nozzle was removed from hose at mop sink
5-205.12(A)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed that both hand sinks were clogged and not usable for hand washing and staff were using employee restroom sink for handwashing. Sinks are to be accessible for hand washing at all times. As per the person in charge, plumber had been called to fix issues. Three compartment sink , and hand sink in restroom were in working order. Three compartment sink was emptied and can be used to wash hands until sink in repaired. No washing of dishes are to be completed when hands are being washed
5-202.12(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observd that there was no On site Certified Food Protection Manager on site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets in kitchen with no sanitizer. 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. Chlorine type
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored on unclean surfaces at pizza oven. Utensils may be stored on regularly cleaned surfaces between use
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosati's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosati's Pizza on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rosati's Pizza.

How does Rosati's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Rosati's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rosati'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.