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3033 W Queen Creek Rd, Chandler 85248

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14491

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

93
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 19, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 5, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 5, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed prewrapped cheeseburgers, western omelet, chicken and Swiss and breakfast biscuit with egg cold holding at internal temperature of 49-53 deg F in a reach in unit holding >41 deg F. Manager informed the food items had been in unit since the night prior and discarded. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed one of the reach in units in retail area holding temperature at 45.5 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). TCS food items holding in unit was discarded and directed to walk in. Currently there is no TCS food holding in this unit. Manager will call for repair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

2025

Sep 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, observed PIC cleaning metal pans, and utensils used for preparing pizza items at 3 compartment sink by washing and rinsing equipment then dipping the equipment for 3 seconds in a quat ammonium sanitizer before placing in a dish rack to dry. Instructed PIC that all food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed and when using quat ammonium as a sanitizer, that the equipment must be in contact with the quat ammonium sanitizer for at least a minute before putting away to air dry. Had PIC re-wash, rinse and sanitizer dishes at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.

Mar 11, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink AVB leaking at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Oct 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 9, 2024Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Bella Rentena

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained-- At time of inspection, floor drain in the back of the establishment for the soda foundation was draining slowly. Must correct prior to next routine inspection 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 →