Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103

2470 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the main dishwasher with chlorine sanitizer measuring at 0 PPM. Staff confirmed dishes had been run through the dishwasher today. The person in charge replaced the near-empty chemical concentrate bottle with a new one at the time of inspection. After servicing the dishwasher, the chemical sanitizer was within range. Staff to test the sanitizer strength on the first cycle of dishes. Reviewed sanitizer concentration requirements

4-501.114(A-E)

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cookline. 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 provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

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

Inspector notes: Observed ricotta cheese, cooked beans, cooked mushrooms in the walk in without date marking. 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). Per PIC, ricotta cheese was prepped 3 days prior, cooked beans prepped 6 days prior, cooked mushrooms prepped 3 days prior. PIC was instructed to date mark the items without date marking

3-501.17

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103 compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sauce Pizza and Wine 5103 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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