The Pizza Shack

3018 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, The Pizza Shack has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese shredder with dried food buildup stored as clean. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Sep 17, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pizza Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pizza Shack on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Pizza Shack compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Pizza Shack most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Pizza Shack's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Pizza Shack have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pizza Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.