Vero Chicago Pizza

18423 E San Tan Blvd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Vero Chicago Pizza appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Compared to other Queen Creek restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed cooked tomato sauce at 115F. Manager said it was in the hot holding area for 1.5 hours. Manager reheated the product up to 165F within 2 hours, and but back in warmer. Ensure that TCS foods during hot holding are kept at least 135F in warmers

3-501.16(A)(1)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the back hand sink was blocked with boxes. Manager removed the boxes. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times

5-205.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooling meatballs in a 10 inch deep container with a lid on it. Meatballs at 85F after 45 minutes. Staff transferred to shallow pan with no lid and put in the freezer, product got to below 70F within 2 hours. Ensure that cooled foods get to 70F within 2 hours, and below 41F within 6 hours total

3-501.15(B)

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed thawing meats in a container not deep enough to cover them, and under running hot and cold water. Talked to manager about thawing techniques. Ensure that thawing items are fully covered by running cold water

3-501.13

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Observed pizza boxes stored on the ground, observed ice buckets for food stored on the ground. Talked to manager about storage options. Ensure that equipment that touches food is kept 6 inches off the ground

3-307.11

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vero Chicago Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vero Chicago Pizza on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Vero Chicago Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Vero Chicago Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Vero Chicago Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Vero Chicago Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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