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Seven Brothers Burgers

24750 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01706

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

72
Fair

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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1000602023202420252026Aug 1, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 88 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Oct 10, 2024 — Routine — score 63 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Mar 11, 2025 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 11, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 7, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)80
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 13, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 6, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with gloves on, touching raw beef to put on the grill, removed gloves and added new gloves to go to clean tasks in the kitchen. I talked to the employee and discussed handwashing, and immediately washed their hands. Ensure that handwashing occurs going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed facility is cooling onions in a pan in the under grill fridge. Talked to manager about cooling locations and methods. Ensure that cooling foods are cooled in the walkin, and not in any reach in fridges. Manager added onions to the walkin during service. Had been in reach in for less than an hour. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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

Aug 11, 2025Re-Inspection2 priority1 foundationC°
#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with gloves touching raw beef, utensils, then changing out gloves and washing hands. Employee then used new gloves to touch utensils with raw beef then ready to eat foods. Manager talked to employee about handwashing and glove use. Employee immediately washed their hands and sanitizers surfaces. Ensure that handwashing occurs going from dirty to clean surfaces in the facility. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut tomatoes at 45F, milk at 45F inside the walkin. Min/max thermometer at 48F. Manager embargoed TCS foods, called a repairperson for the walkin. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Visited site on 8-11-25. Observed walkin at 36F. Maintenance came and repaired and cleaned the unit. Temperature of container of liquid at 36F. Min/max thermometers at 36F as well. 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 the walkin fridge was at 48F with min/max thermometer. Manager called a repair person. Ensure that the walkin is repaired promptly and repaired in the next 24 hours. Ensure that all fridges are able to be kept at 41F, and that there is enough fridge space at all times moving forward. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

Aug 7, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about cold holding policy, handwashing, and approved food sources.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with gloves touching raw beef, utensils, then changing out gloves and washing hands. Employee then used new gloves to touch utensils with raw beef then ready to eat foods. Manager talked to employee about handwashing and glove use. Employee immediately washed their hands and sanitizers surfaces. Ensure that handwashing occurs going from dirty to clean surfaces in the facility. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut tomatoes at 45F, milk at 45F inside the walkin. Min/max thermometer at 48F. Manager embargoed TCS foods, called a repairperson for the walkin. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed the walkin fridge was at 48F with min/max thermometer. Manager called a repair person. Ensure that the walkin is repaired promptly and repaired in the next 24 hours. Ensure that all fridges are able to be kept at 41F, and that there is enough fridge space at all times moving forward. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

Mar 11, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about sanitizer rag uses, reusable containers, dunnage racks, floor drains, and food storage locations.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with gloves touching raw beef, changing gloves to touch ready to eat foods without washing hands. Talked to manager at length about handwashing policy and techniques and food flow in the kitchen. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw shelled eggs uncovered on a shelf in walkin directly above ready to eat tomatoes and guacamole for customers. Manager moved raw animal products to the bottom shelves. Ensure that ready to eat foods are stored above ready to eat foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from hot water at front hand sink. Observed leak at sewer pipes below front hand sink. Ensure that leaks are corrected and water is controlled where it goes. 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 10, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed cook handle raw meat, touch seasoning, handles of fryer baskets, buns cheese, lettuce, tomato and a bowl of fries all without washing hands or changing gloves. Discussed cross contamination issue and had employees wash, rinse and sanitize fryer baskets and change out fry bowl as well as remake food. Discussed with cook the importance of changing gloves and washing hands whenever raw meat is handled to prevent cross contamination and foodborne illness. 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed hand sink by 3 comp sink without towels. Discussed having all hand sinks stocked with soap and towels at all times. PIC stocked dispenser with towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed hand sink in back room by 3 comp sink with knife in the basin. Removed knife and discussed not blocking a hand sink in any way. ----2nd repeat Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed in hallway back by bathrooms cases of onions and potatoes stored on the floor. Establishment will purchase racks and store all food at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed two measuring cups inside dry ingredient bins. Removed cups and discussed using only scoops and not leaving measuring cups laying in food to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a home depot bucket being used to fill ice dispenser for soda machine and more of the same buckets used to store sliced onions in the walk in cooler. Please obtain food grade containers for ice and food and discontinue use of home depot buckets. .PIC will trade out bucket as them become clean and available. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A) - Priority: Characteristics- Multiuse; Safe

May 7, 2024Routine2 foundation2 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade 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 Beau A. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager Observed no certified food protection manager on site. A food protection manager must be on site every hour the business is open. 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Beau Arend

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Repeat Violation 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 by ice cream station with scoop in basin of sink, a hose and sprayer in the basin of the hand sink on the line and observed hand sink in back blocked by a large plastic tub. Discussed not blocking a hand sink in any way and not setting anything down in the basin of the sink or using it for any other purpose. PIC moved scoop, hose and bin from sinks. --------2nd Repeat Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 a knife stored as clean on a magnet with visible food debris on it. Discussed completely cleaning utensils so that they are clean to sight and touch. Placed knife in dish area. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wet wiping cloth sitting out on make table on line. Discussed keeping wet wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets and not out on surfaces. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed ice cream case covered in spilled ice cream. make tables on the line with visible food debris inside and in the seal of the doors as well as on the doors outside. Walls in back near ice cream that are visibly dirty. Discussed regular cleaning of establishment. Cleaning reach ins, shelves and places where clean dishes and knives are stored. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 1, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 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 Beau A. Of note.....Discussed proper hand washing, wiping cloths and the use of time as control. 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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 12,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC added embargo weight per EHS ,Signer: Beau Arend

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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 in front with towels and food baskets in the basin. Observed hand sink in back prep area blocked by buckets and with sponges in the basin. Discussed not blocking a hand sink in any way, using it for any other purpose, or setting anything in the basin. PIC moved buckets and removed items from both sinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. Observed sautéed onions holding at 125*F and cooked rice holding at 120*F. Both items were prepared at 8am. Had PIC discard both items and discussed proper hot holding temperature of 135*F or above. -------See embargo Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed ice cream scoops holding in container of 73*F water. Discussed holding scoops in water that is 135*F or above. PIC removed scoops and container of water. 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 →