Venezia's

1721 W 10th Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Bakery

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Venezia's stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

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

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have test strips to test sanitizer levels for the chlorine sanitizer used at the three compartment sink/buckets/equipment. Ensure that proper test kit is present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC could not provide proof of a certified food protection manager certification. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ice machine on the right side with brown residue along the ice plate area. PIC stated that machine would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a gap at the bottom of the back door in the baking room. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced

6-202.15

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The walls are in disrepair and separating next to the center handwashing sink in the baking room. The cove base is in disrepair and missing next to the center handwash and mop sink in the baking room. Ensure that walls and cove base is repaired properly to eliminate gaps and to an easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

May 8, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: There is a gap at the bottom of the back door. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced

6-202.15

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: There are holes in the walls over the coving areas in the packaging room next to the hand wash sink and behind the oven near the employee bathroom area. There are significant gaps in the wall around the pipes behind the ice machines. Ensure that walls are repaired properly to eliminate gaps and to a easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections

2-102.12(A)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venezia's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venezia's on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Venezia's?

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

How does Venezia's compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Venezia's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Venezia's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Venezia's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Venezia's 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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