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Serrano's

B

22703 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

90
Good

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 27, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 17, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

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.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority foundation2-301.15

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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-101.14

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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

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 →