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Smoothie King

20008 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03618

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

100
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 6, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Aug 6, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed utensils stored in conservewell container when the water is 67F. Talked to manager about in-use utensil policy. Ensure that water is over 135F, using a dipper well, or other effective means. Repeat violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

May 22, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 12, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about linen cloth uses, and food manager licenses.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed in use utensils sitting in water at 72F in the conservwell equipment. manager said they forgot to turn the unit on. Ensure that if utensils are sitting in water, it is over 135F. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2024

Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 22, 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 Samantha C. Of note....Discussed Washing, rinsing and sanitizing blenders every 4 hours, Where to store employee drinks/food and keeping scoops out of foods as much as possible. 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: Samantha Clark

Jan 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not operating. Owner was present and stated they will be operating on Thursday 1/11/24

2023

Dec 21, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Final construction inspection.Construction is complete and approved.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.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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 1, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection.Construction is about 90% completeWalked site with Superintendent, Bobby C(1) Provide water line for the mop sink chemicals (2) Cut out the kick plate for access to the service line floor sink.(3) Continue all caulking and trim detail work.Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. For final approval, have all work completed, have hot water available to all sinks, have all refrigeration maintaining proper temperatures, and have all local municipality approvals.Please call (602) 527-0893 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: DB

Nov 2, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Construction inspection by appointment with Construction Superintendent Nobody on-site.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.

Oct 30, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Construction inspection.Nobody on-site. Left business card on front door Construction appears to be about 85% complete.Request an equipment inspection at (602) 527-0893Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 8, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Unscheduled plumbing inspection.Construction is about 50% complete.Nobody on-site.Report auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 12, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on 8.12.2023 This email has been automatically sent and provided as a courtesy to notify you that your application and plans have been reviewed in accordance with code. You will receive a “APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT WITH CONDITIONS” letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. No reply to this email is required. For further instructions please refer to the letter. Thank you. *** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***

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 →