Serrano's
B22703 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08385
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Mar 17, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked till staff about off site events, illness policy, personnel storage and hand washing techniques.
Inspector's notes
Observed a shut off nozzle attached to a hose attached to the atmospheric vacuum breaker supplied mop sink by the back door. Talked to staff about plumbing and backflow. Employee removed the shut off device. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines Predefined Comment: PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.
2025
Nov 4, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about organic matter and icicles in walkin and talked about pest control techniques.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee at dishwashing area going from dirty to clean dishes. As per manager, the employee washed their hands at the dishwashing station, and not the hand sink. Talked to staff about where to wash hands, and the employee washed their hands at the hand sink. Ensure that hand washing is only occurring at the hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Aug 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about ice baths, cooling techniques and fridge spacing.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut tomatoes 51F, cut lettuce 51F, sour cream 58F, guacamole with tomatoes 60F inside main prep fridge on the cookline. Manager embargoed all TCS foods. Ensure that TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed cheese at 62F out for time control without a timestamp. Talked to manager and timestamped all foods. Ensure there is a timestamp for all TCS foods kept out on the counter, and have a written policy in place. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Apr 16, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about barware, plumbing systems, dog friendly patio and consumer advisory.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak below hand sink in cooking room. Ensure that leaks are corrected to avoid slips in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Dec 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed unlined copper cups in bar area. Discussed using the stainless steel lined cups to prevent copper contamination of food or drinks. PIC pulled cups off shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.14 - Priority: Copper, Use Limitation
Jul 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic growth inside ice machine. Discussed regular cleaning to prevent any growth in machine. PIC will drain machine and clean it tonight. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed hose with spray nozzle connected to mop sink outside in mop sink area. Discussed not having any type of shut off (spray nozzle) south of the AVB Valve so that no damage to the valve is incurred. Disconnected nozzle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
Feb 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Scott S. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Scott Somers
2023
Nov 28, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Josh A. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Josh A.
Jul 27, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Scott.Award: Re-Inspection,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Scott
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →