Sbarro

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2025, Sbarro has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “time as a public health control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so Sbarro trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pizzas using time as a control with no proper time stamps. Establishment had a log and written procedures for time as a control, but it had not been filled out. Pizzas using time as a control at time of inspection had been cooked 5-10 minutes prior to inspection and were properly logged at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no Vomit and Diarrheal Cleanup written procedures on site at time of inspection. The establishment has bleach and other required materials on site. Maricopa County Vomit and Diarrheal Cleanup Guidance was provided to PIC via email with inspection report
2-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed debris and residue under prep sink by oven, in floor sinks throughout the establishment, as well as in the area shared with a now closed burger place. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Discussed cleaning at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation of debris and food residue with PIC
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on ice machine guard and around ice machine and observed debris in ice scoop holder. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC
4-602.13
74
Nov 26, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no cold water available at the hand sink in the back of the establishment. PIC stated that the cold water has been turned off to the hand sink due to a leak. Informed PIC that the hand sink needs to be supplied with cold water prior to reinspection on 11/26/2025. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Provide cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection
5-103.12
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the faucet at the three-compartment sink leaking a heavy stream of water when all valves are in the off position. Informed PIC that the leak and at the sink needs to be repaired and that all plumbing must always be in a state of good repair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
86
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two ice scoops stored in the hand sink near the ice machine. Informed PIC that hand sinks may not be used for any purpose other than hand washing. Discussed with PIC that ice scoops need to be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of the scoop (a bin, holder, or in the ice with the handle upwards). PIC removed the scoops from the sink and moved them to be washed at time of inspection. PIC will make sure that the hand sink being used as scoops storage is discontinued. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing
5-205.11
90
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a sanitizer bucket with quat inside stored on top of the pizza racks with three pizzas for service underneath. Informed PIC that sanitizer buckets and other chemicals cannot be stored above food. PIC moved the sanitizer bucket to the floor at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-201.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all the pizzas and stromboli on time as a control, missing the time stamps. Informed PIC that the food on time as a control need to be time stamped. PIC was able to inform when the food was cooked and properly time stamped the foods at time of inspection. Suggested to PIC reintroducing the color clip system, making a chart, or getting tape or stickers for each tray, as a form of time stamping. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the inside of the soda nozzles at the soda fountain. Informed PIC that the nozzles need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the growth of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sbarro last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Sbarro?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.

How does Sbarro compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Sbarro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sbarro have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sbarro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.