Firehouse Subs
A+Cutting Edge20851 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20472
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 9, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Talked to staff on site about plumbing questions, and gaskets.
2025
Nov 20, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory
Sep 23, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a chemical system at the 3 compartment sink attached to a black hose, attached to an atmospheric vacuum breaker faucet. Talked to manager about plumbing options. Ensure there is no shut offs downstream from the AVB. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Will re-inspect within 3 days.
Apr 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 13, 2024RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 1, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two containers of meatballs holding at 118*F. PIC stated the last temperature check on product was done in the morning (more than 4 hours prior) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. See Embargo form. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
2023
Nov 17, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Sarah J. 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: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sarah Jaramillo
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 →