Vero Chicago Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
90
Score
Vero Chicago Pizza appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Vero Chicago Pizza's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher drain line unsecured so the end of the drain line is held below the flood rim of the floor sink. A 1 inch air gap above the floor sink must be maintained. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large buildup of pink and white organic growth on the underside of the ice production area of the ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Empty ice bin and thoroughly wash, rinse and sanitize bin prior to the next routine inspection to remove organic growth
4-602.11(E)
90
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: No quat strips available to verify sanitizer concentrations. 3 comp sink not in use at the time of inspection, but sanitizer dispenser was observed mixing sanitizer at 0ppm quat. Observed water damaged chlorine sanitizer test strips at the low temp dishwasher in the back kitchen. Observed a missing cap to the sanitizer tube. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on 2/20/2026
4-302.14
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large buildup of pink and white organic growth on the underside of the ice production area of the ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Empty ice bin and thoroughly wash, rinse and sanitize bin prior to the next routine inspection to remove organic growth
4-602.11(E)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher drain line unsecured so the end of the drain line is held below the flood rim of the floor sink. A 1 inch air gap above the floor sink must be maintained. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
82
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee sneeze into their arm, and then place a pizza in the oven prior to washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. PIC washed hands at time of inspection
2-301.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the reach in cold table next to cooks line, observed pre-portioned penne with no date mark and pre-portioned cooked beef with no date mark. PIC stated items were prepared Saturday. In the same unit, observed pre-portioned spaghetti with no date mark. PIC stated item was prepared Sunday. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 7 bags of penne pasta and 6 bags of spaghetti in the reach in cooler with a date mark of 2/1. 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 past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large, deep plastic container of marinara sauce in the walk in cooler with an internal temperature of 120-124 degrees F after 1 hour of cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(A)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vero Chicago Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vero Chicago Pizza on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vero Chicago Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vero Chicago Pizza.
How does Vero Chicago Pizza compare to other restaurants in Chandler?
Vero Chicago Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.
Has Vero Chicago Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vero Chicago Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vero Chicago 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.
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