Vero Chicago Pizza

5070 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Vero Chicago Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Vero Chicago Pizza was last inspected on Sep 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Hot water and chemical-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chandler average 95, so Vero Chicago Pizza trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed employee cleaning glassware at 3 compartment sink at the bar; by washing and rinsing the glassware then dipping the glassware for 3 seconds in a quat ammonium sanitizer before placing in a dish rack to dry. Instructed PIC that all food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed and when using quat as a sanitizer, that the equipment must be in contact with the quat sanitizer for 1 minute before putting away to air dry. Had employee re-wash, rinse and sanitizer dishes at time of inspection. When using a quat ammonium as a sanitizer, the dishes must have a contact time with the solution for at least a 1 minute

4-703.11

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tomato sauce with an internal temperature range of 111F-115F located on the stove in a large metal pot in the kitchen. Per PIC, the sauce has been on the stove for less than 2 hours at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site 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)

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter build-up inside the fountain nozzle holder at the bar. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager observed 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)

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed employee cleaning plastic and metal container, and utensils used for prepping food items at 3 compartment sink by washing and rinsing equipment then dipping the equipment for 3 seconds in a quat ammonium sanitizer before placing in a dish rack to dry. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications

4-703.11

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection observed the bar well with ice storing a wine bottle in the well, with the ice being used as an exterior coolant and an ingredient. The employee burned all the ice. Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks

3-303.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 chemical spray bottles located in the bar without labels. Employee marked with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

7-102.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vero Chicago Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vero Chicago Pizza on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vero Chicago Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “hot water and chemical-methods” 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 86 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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