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The Bistro Queen Creek

22721 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-02913

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

79
Good

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

100060202320242025Aug 3, 2023 — Routine — score 69 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 1 core)Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 10, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 55 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)55
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after a fresh load. Observed that the bleach bucket was low, and changed out, operating correctly now. Ensure that bleach sanitizer is at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed melons at 47F, tomatoes at 48F inside prep fridge, Observed melons at 50F inside table top fridge. Talked to staff about cold holding, embargoed foods. Ensure that 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.

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observed facility has an overflow from the floor sink by the 3 compartment sink. Grease trap was cleaned overnight and it was clogged for the morning. Facility has the 3 compartment sink and mop sink on the grease trap. Facility was able to correct and clear drains during inspection. Ensure that all drains are clear and not overflowing in kitchen or in parking lot. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about hand sink requirements, datemarking, dog friendly patio and maintenance questions.

2024

Oct 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling prepped foods in the walk-in cooler in a shallow pan.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Sliced turkey and pastrami were in the walk-in cooler and on the prep line with a 10/2 date mark. Per the owner, the deli meat was opened and sliced on 10/2 and never frozen. We discussed date marking requirements and date marking for frozen foods.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 15, 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 delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Kimberlee M. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kimberlee Mallery

2023

Aug 3, 2023Routine1 priority3 foundation1 coreC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspectionReport delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Amanda M. 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: C,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC corrected date per EHS request,Signer: Amanda Marino

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Observed multiple metal ceiling tiles with visible debris over the food prep area. New owner plans to change out tiles. Discussed with manager having ceiling tiles that are smooth and easily cleanable for kitchen use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed hand wash sink in back dish area without towels. Discussed having all hand sinks stocked with soap and towels at all times. PIC will stock sink with towels. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. Observed pan of raw chicken in a reach in freezer above a box of bread. Discussed proper storage of TCS items to prevent contamination. Had PIC move chicken to bottom shelf. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Establishment serving Lox that is cold smoked without proper statement on menu. "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions." Please add statement to menus and distinguish menu items of risk. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed spray bottle in dish area without label. Discussed having all chemicals labeled to prevent misuse. PIC will label chemical bottle. 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 →