Olive Garden
B°21422 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17715
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 16, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Reviewed HACCP logs for: 2/19/26, 3/1/26, and 4/7/26.
Inspector's notes
Observed shell pasta and tortellini pasta in the drawers of the reach-in pasta unit on the cook-line at 60*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded - see embargo form. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
2025
Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed HACCP logs for the following dates: 10/29/2025, 11/1/2025, 11/2/2025. Discussed with PIC about replacing spring on sprayer nozzle at the dishwashing station at time of inspection.
Jul 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Calibrated thermometer. Please ensure that a time as a public health control policy is available and includes all foods/areas that are being held under time as a control. Emailed the guidance document. Reviewed HACCP logs for the following dates: 5/21/2025, 6/3/2025, 7/9/2025.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed open containers of chocolate milk and half and half creamer stored in the bar reach-in cooler, with an internal temperature of 44-46F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. According to PIC, the dairy items were stored in the reach-in overnight and the unit is not maintaining 41F or less. PIC voluntarily discarded the chocolate milk and creamer, see embargo form. Discussed the importance of maintaining cold food at 41F or less to limit pathogen growth and avoid causing foodborne illness. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food must be maintained at 41°F 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.
Mar 19, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed HACCP logs for 3/3/2025, 3/7/2025, and 3/14/2025.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee scrape soiled dishes then touch sanitized air dried dishes without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. 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.
2024
Dec 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Report shared via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all temperatures and times are recorded for HACCP plan documentation.
Jun 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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 emailed and receivedReviewed HACCP logs for 5/4/24, 6/1/24, and 6/3/24.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sean S
Mar 1, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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 emailed and receivedInspection conducted with RS #871Reviewed HACCP logs for 1/5/2024, 2/1/2024 and 2/14/2023.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Mario C.
2023
Sep 20, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.Discussed the use and procedure for the heat and slash resistant gloves.Reviewed HACCP logs for 6/1/2023, 7/1/2023 and 8/1/2023.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mario Charles
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