Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company
A25062 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11242
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Inspection history14 on record
2026
Mar 25, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about dog friendly patio and sent them information about the application. Talked to manager about thermometer types, and baseboards in new area.
Inspector's notes
Observed outer doors by the shipping register are kept open with a rock. Talked to manager about closing outer doors and pest control. Ensure that all outer doors are kept closed and tight fitting. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
2025
Nov 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about recent construction in their coffee area, and moving beverage service to the vacant area used last by an outside vendor. Talked to staff about the new equipment, will follow-up on its use in the kitchen.
Sep 4, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishwasher at the pizza oven area at 0 ppm bleach after 2 fresh cycles. Manager discontinued use, and called it in to repairperson. Facility has a large dishwasher in the back to use until repair is made. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 employee at dishwashing area moved from the dirty dishes to clean dishes without washing their hands. Talked to staff about handwashing policy, and had employee immediately wash their hands. Ensure that employees wash their hands going from dirty to clean tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When 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.
Apr 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.During the inspection, a customer returned food with a bolt. The ingredients were checked for foreign objects, and none were found. As a precaution, a vegetable chopper was taken out of use. We discussed outdoor service areas and possible remodel submittal.
Inspector's notes
The in-use dishwashing machine used for glassware in the front area had a chlorine concentration of less than 25ppm after the final rinse. The concentrated sanitizer was changed, and the dish was run several times but did not meet the minimum required ppm. The dishwasher was taken out of use, and the kitchen dishwasher will be used for the glassware.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Several open drinks and employee personal items were found in the prep areas. Employee drinks must have lids and straws, and all personal items must be stored in designated areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.The small reach-in cooler on the line was observed holding at 45F. Raw egg and a small container of recently tenderized raw chicken were in this cooler. Raw chicken was moved. This cooler can only be used to hold raw shelled eggs unless it can hold below 41F.It was discussed that the hot-brined vegetables must be held for no more than 7 days unless a variance is approved. Per the cook, the vegetables go into the walk-in cooler immediately after the brine is added.
Inspector's notes
Meatballs and chicken that were cooked two to three days before this inspection, per cook, were in the walk-in cooler without date marks.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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). PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Addl Notes: Large container of roasted garlic (made in-house), cut, and seasoned tomato slices had date marks of 11/11-11/18. Sliced ham had a discard date of 11/19. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Sep 24, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control class. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.
Aug 16, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Per the manager, pest control is performed weekly. A service report for 8/15/24 was provided. Sensors have been installed to monitor any activity.
Aug 6, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
/Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection. Another re-inspection has been scheduled for 8/16/24
Inspector's notes
Small gaps were observed at the garage rollup doors in the warehouse. Seal all outer openings Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed rodent droppings in the warehouse. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection on 8/16/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation Third Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Jul 26, 2024Routine2 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will take place on 8/5/24.We discussed keeping employee drinks with lids and straws away from food and food-contact surfaces. We also discussed using time or temperature control for preportioned butter. Reviewed employee illness policy and emailed a handout on cleanup procedures for vomit and fecal accidents.
Inspector's notes
Per the chef, raw shell eggs are used as an ingredient in the Caesar dressing, which is uncooked. Eggs on the breakfast menu are offered undercooked. Neither has a consumer advisory. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale, which must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. The company must also provide an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale before re-inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Inspector's notes
Small gaps were observed at the garage rollup doors in the warehouse. Seal all outer openings Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed rodent droppings, mainly in the warehouse and a few in the kitchen area. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation Second Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Mar 4, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 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 Ray B. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Ray B.
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Observed hand sink near door to back hallway without soap. Discussed having all hand sinks stocked with soap and towels at all times. PIC filled dispenser with soap. Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Observed hand sink on front line blocked by a cart. Discussed moving cart to another location and not blocking the hand sink in any way. PIC moved cart. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory. On-site courtesy advisory visit to review and discuss a proposed MF food trailer operation on the premises. Met with the owners and manager. At this time, the establishment will pursue permitting a MF trailer operation on the premises. Reviewed and discussed minimum support commissary requirements for the MF trailer operation, including dump station and potable water fill station on the premises. The establishment will contact me to follow-up and inspection the the installation of a commissary dump station and potable water fill station for the trailer on the premises. Spoke with the MF Program Supervisor about the proposed MF trailer operation before leaving the premises. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report sent via auto email.
Jan 25, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory. On-site courtesy advisory visit to review and discuss proposed a fixed food trailer operation on the premises. Met with the manager (Ray). The establishment will follow-up and speak with me regarding the proposed operation and scheduling a follow-up on-site courtesy visit to further review and discuss the scope of the proposed fixed food trailer operation on the premises. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report sent via auto email.
2023
Sep 27, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment is expanding walk in area. Contacted manager to let them know to apply for a remodel with the county and submit plans for expansion.
Sep 26, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 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 Linda V. Of note........ discussed having a conversation with employees about handling phones and ear buds while in the kitchen, handwashing and cleaning fans to use in kitchen area. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Linda Valente
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed bottle of sanitizer near soda machine without a label. Discussed labeling all chemicals to prevent misuse. PIC will label bottle. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed multiple scoops in dry ingredient bins laying down as well as a sifter for sugar. Removed sifter and placed all scoops with handles up. discussed leaving scoops with handles up to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 →