Queen Creek Middle School
A°20435 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11644
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Mar 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about food items sold at concession stands. TCS foods or food prep needs a permit.
2025
Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Facility isn't in use, as the school doesn't have a football team. Talked to staff about hot water and fridge requirements.
Apr 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 10, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
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.Discussed storing chemicals in an area separate from food and food contact surfaces. Concession stand was not in use at this time.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Dustin Pepper
Repeat Violation Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers.............Unlabeled chemical spray bottle was observed on the refrigerator. Chemical was emptied. All chemicals must be labeled. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained..................Faucet to the hand washing sink was observed leaking while in use. P-trap to the sink observed with a small leak. Repair prior to using this concession stand. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions..........Observed concession stand with dirt and many cobwebs. Stand should be cleaned before and after use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Nov 2, 2023Routine3 foundation3 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 4 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 Kris W. 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,Email Sent: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Kris Wells
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed concessions stand to be dirty with food debris and dirt on walls and surfaces. Concessions should be cleaned prior to and after use. :
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Observed a bottle of insect spray with a sprayer present in concession stand. Had PIC remove bottle from stand and discussed contacting pest control and not dispensing any pest control substance. Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed spray bottle with what appears to be a chemical unlabeled. Please label all chemical bottles to prevent misuse of chemicals. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed multiple boxes of chips on the floor in concession stand. All food should be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 at what appeared to be the hand sink soap but no towels. Always have hand sinks stocked with soap and towels at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-602.12, C: Cooking and Baking Equipment. 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. Observed microwave and refrigerator with visible food debris and microwave with soft pretzels inside. All food contact surfaces should be clean with no visible food debris at least once every 24 hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Observed no sanitizer present or test strips. Will return to reinspect when concessions is being utilized. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Jul 31, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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 Dustin P. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Of Note......School rents out field use including concession stand use. Proper cleaning of space prior to and after season is required. Microwaves and refrigerators should be cleaned and free of visible food debris. Floors and counters should be clean and any structural issues need to be taken care of by the permit holder. Any food other than drinks that don't require refrigeration, left at the end of the season should be removed from area or frozen. Food should not be left in refrigerator during off season.Signer: Dustin Pepper,Award: Not Participating
Core-4-602.12, C: Cooking and Baking Equipment. 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. Observed microwave with heavy visible food debris inside. Discussed regular cleaning of microwave and other equipment (refrigerators) When visibly soiled or once every 24 hours while in use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed entire area, counters, equipment, floors and all surfaces to be dirty. visible dirt, dead bugs and trash present. Clean entire area prior to use and dispose of any food in refrigerators. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed ceiling falling in due to rain or moisture. Please repair prior to use of space. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →