Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
A21182 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03936
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 30, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed p0 ppm bleach at the red sanitizer buckets that were just made. Manager redid the buckets, and now at 50 ppm bleach. Ensure that approved chemical is used for bleach buckets, and at 50-100 ppm bleach. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jan 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Aug 11, 2025Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Inspector's notes
Observed long faucet at the 3 compartment sink where the end of the faucet is well below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing policy and backflow. Ensure that the end of the faucet is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection (within 3 days). Send picture to confirm correction, gave manager my card. **Visited site on 7-31-25. Faucet is still in the same state and not corrected. Gave business card to staff on site. Contact when faucet has been corrected. Will check again next week. Visited site on 8-11-25. Facility has repaired the air gap at the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.
Jul 31, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Inspector's notes
Observed long faucet at the 3 compartment sink where the end of the faucet is well below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing policy and backflow. Ensure that the end of the faucet is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection (within 3 days). Send picture to confirm correction, gave manager my card. **Visited site on 7-31-25. Faucet is still in the same state and not corrected. Gave business card to staff on site. Contact when faucet has been corrected. Will check again next week.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Jul 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee obtaining water from a hand sink to add to a recipe. Talked to staff about getting water from another source. Observed dirty dish stored in the front hand sink basin. Item was removed. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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
Observed long faucet at the 3 compartment sink where the end of the faucet is well below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing policy and backflow. Ensure that the end of the faucet is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection (within 3 days). Send picture to confirm correction, gave manager my card.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Feb 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 26, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee using hand sink in front to rinse dishes. Discussed not using hand sink for anything other than handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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
Observed establishment using a spic and span cleanser as a sanitizer. Product is not an approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces. Had PIC discontinue use of product and fill sanitizer buckets with a chlorine solution at 50ppm to sanitize. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Addl Notes: Observed a bottle of spic and span cleaner on a shelf with food. Had employee move product to be properly stored with other chemicals and away from food. Discussed storing all chemicals away from food products to avoid contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
Of note.... Discussed having a food protection manager on site every hour the establishment is open and proper use of a hand sink and not setting anything down in the basin. 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 Alec 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: 0,Signer: Alec Garcia
2023
Nov 28, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Final construction inspection.Construction is complete and approved.Address the following items:(1) Provide dome strainers in all floor sinks.(2) Switch the hot and cold handle on the blender rinse sink. Hot handle to be on the left.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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: DB
Nov 21, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment inspection.Construction is about 90% complete.Walked site with Ryan and BrandonAddress the following items:(1) Provide reduced pressure backflow assemblies (ASSE 1013) for the ice cream machines. Route funnel/drain to the floor sink.(2) Flash off the gaps around the walk-in door.(3) Flash of the walk-in where it meets the walls near the back door.(4) Finish painting and ceiling grid the above the walk-in.(5) Finish installing the hub drain for the blender rinse sink.(6) Provide a split-front, commercial toilet seat in the restroom.(7) Finish 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 emailed to RyanNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 13, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Plumbing inspectionConstruction is about 25% completeWalked site with Branden(1) provide a hub drain for the dump sink.(2) provide a floor sink or pump for the walk-in condenste.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 16, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on 9.16.2023 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. ***
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