Valley Taproom
B°25166 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03908
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026Routine1 priorityB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about datemarking policy.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm bleach at the bar dishwasher after a fresh cycle. Talked to manager about dishwashing policy. Container was empty, and was changed out. Ensure that all loads of dishes are at 50-100 ppm bleach. First repeat violation.
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Repeat Violation 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.
2025
Oct 27, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about cutting board resurfacing, and outdoor bar requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed bar bleach dishwasher set at 0 ppm bleach after 2 cycles. Observed the sanitizer concentrate was empty. Talked to staff about sanitizer. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are set at 50-100 ppm bleach. Facility discontinued use until set correctly. Facility has a 3 compartment sink in the kitchen at set at 50 ppm bleach during inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed datemarked brats in the walkin with the date 9-29, and hot dogs in prep fridge with date 10-13. Manager embargoed the foods. Talked to staff about datemarking. Ensure that datemarks foods can be in fridges for up to 7 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Apr 9, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
**Talked to staff about the outdoor bar area, and not needing an air curtain between the patio and the bar.
Apr 8, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several chemical spray bottles. Manager labeled products with correct name. Ensure there is a label for each cleaning product to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
2024
Nov 19, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Discussed proper date marking, employee ill policy, fecal/vomit policy, and having a CFPM present when open and operating. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
PIC properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed PIC sneeze into arm a couple of times behind bar area and had to prompt PIC to wash hands.Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 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.
Inspector's notes
All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed open can of RTE marinara sauce (opened 11/10/24), open container of RTE potato salad (opened 11/11/24), and RTE pulled chicken (prepared 11/11/24) in walk-in past 7 day discard dates. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No covered waste rectacles observed in the 4 uni-sex toilet room. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Jan 31, 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 Erin W. 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: Erin W.
2023
Nov 7, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Final construction inspection.Construction is complete and approved.Correct the following items:(1) Adjust the closers on the restroom doors so they are self closing(2) Provide a commercial freezer unit(3) Provide dome strainers in all floor sinks.(4) Provide rigid drain lines for the ice well and the ice machine.(5) Caulk the gap under the bar top, and paint the exposed bare wood. 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.
Sep 26, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment inspection.Construction is about 75% complete.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.
Aug 10, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Plumbing inspection.Construction is about 25% complete.Walked site with owner(1) Provide an RPZ backflow assembly (ASSE 10113) on the water line isolating the glass rinser at the beer tap(2) Provide an RPZ backflow assembly (ASSE 1013) on the water line isolating the mister system.Report auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on 8.5.2023 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 →