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21055 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-02898

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

95
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 28, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 28, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 24, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 2, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 2, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of unused equipment in the back storage room. Talked to staff about equipment. Ensure unused and unnecessary equipment is removed from the facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

2025

Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.

Mar 24, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about thermometers in facility.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed small under counter fridge at 56-57F with min/max thermometer. No TCS foods items were in the fridge today. Staff said it had been repaired previously, and wasn't being used today because there was enough space in walkin. Do not stored TCS foods in fridge until at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

2024

Sep 23, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no food protection manager on site at time of inspection. Discussed having a CFPM on site every hour the establishment is open. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee counting money in the back on a table and then return to front and don gloves to make foods. Asked employee to wash his hands and discussed washing hands every time tasks are changed. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed ranch dressing at 51*F in reach in cooler behind the line. PIC stated ranch had been in cooler overnight. Had PIC discard bottles See embargo 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 reach in cooler behind line with ambient temperature of 47*F. Had PIC discard TCS food and call for repair. Asked PIC not to store any foods in cooler until repair is made.

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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.

Jan 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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 Timothy G. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Timothy Gutierrez

2023

Aug 28, 2023Routine1 coreA°

Re-inspection for new business owner.Report auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.:

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained (1) Remove section of copper piping located downstream of the carbonated beverage backflow assembly. Provide stainless or plastic (2) Repair the leaking hot water faucet on the mop sink (3) Provide a 1 inch air gap above the floor sink located under the 3 compartment sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Jul 28, 2023Routine2 coreA°

New business owner inspection.The establishment was open during the inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Correct the items prior to re-inspection in 30 daysThis establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-DB,Signer: Becca C

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained (1) Remove section of copper piping located downstream of the carbonated beverage backflow assembly. Provide stainless or plastic (2) Repair the leaking AVB on the mop sink faucet (3) Repair the leaking hot water faucet on the mop sink (4) Provide a 1 inch air gap above the floor sink located under the 3 compartment sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter (1) Caulk the back counter to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

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 →