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Subway

B

21172 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-02902

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 28, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 28, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 2, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 22, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 10, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap in the front hand sink by the cash registers. Manager refilled the empty container. Ensure that hand sinks are stocked with soap at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

Talked to manager about extra equipment.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 31, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about complaint as well. Talked to manager about test strips, and food contact equipment.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut tomatoes at 49F inside south prep fridge. Manager said they had been there for 4.5 hours. Manager embargoed TCS foods in unit over 4 hours. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding aras 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.

2024

Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 22, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

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.**Talked to manager about ice build up on freezer, food manager licenses, thermometer locations, and lighting requirements.Confirmed email with manager.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Bianca Molina

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.12

Core-3-305.12, C: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas ---Observed boxes of food stored below the ABS sewer pipes of the hand sink by the front cashier station. Food was moved to another location. Ensure that food and food equipment is not stored directly under non-shielded sewer lines. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 2, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 Jennifer R. 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: Jennifer Robison

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) For the front counter hand sink, switch the supply lines so that hot is on the left. (2) Repair faucet on 3 compartment sink so that each faucet turns off. (3) Provide missing dome strainers in the floor sink for the prep sink and the soda fountain. (4) Provide rigid drain line material and maintain 1 inch air gap above the floor sink at the soda fountain. (5) Provide an indirect waste connection for the direct waste 3 compartment sink. Provide a vent rinser on the drain line manifold. Vent riser to be shorter than the bottom of the sink basins. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Jul 28, 2023Routine3 coreA°

New business owner inspection.The establishment was open at time of 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 all items prior to re-inspection in 30 days: Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: Provide a food managers certification prior to the nextroutine inspection. Food manager certification link was emailed to permit holder.This 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: Colton J

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

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter (1) Remove ice build up inside the walk-in freezer (2) Caulk all escutcheons to the wall at the mop sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed box of croutons stored under the front counter hand sink drain. Relocate. Correct By: At Once

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained (1) For the front counter hand sink, switch the supply lines so that hot is on the left. (2) Repair faucet on 3 compartment sink so that each faucet turns off. (3) Provide missing dome strainers in the floor sink for the prep sink and the soda fountain. (4) Provide rigid drain line material and maintain 1 inch air gap above the floor sink at the soda fountain. (provide an indirect waste connection for the direct waste 3 compartment sink. Provide a vent rinser on the drain line manifold. Vent riser to be shorter than the bottom of the sink basins. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →