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21515 E Village Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03962

Score based on 8 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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1000602023202420252026Oct 26, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 28, 2024 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 17, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 1, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)70
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 1, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about fridge doors, bug light locations, the outer openings of the facility, and dishwashing policy, and extra equipment.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked meat sauces in the kitchen at 115F. Talked to staff and sauces in hot holding for 1 hour. Manager reheated to 170F during service. Ensure that all TCS sauces during hot holding are kept at 135F and above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cream cheese at 47F inside small prep fridge in the southwest corner of the kitchen. Manager embargoed TCS foods in fridge over 4 hours. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. See embargo form. 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.

2025

Nov 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

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 available at back hand sink. Manager brought new soap dispenser, talked to manager about using screws instead of adhesive on the dispensers. Ensure there is soap available at each hand sink 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed bar bleach dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after 4 cycles. Manager refilled with a new bleach container, now at 50 ppm bleach. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers at 50-100 ppm bleach for each cycle. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large appliances, ROP machine and equipment that the manager said they don't use at all in the facility. Ensure that unused and unnecessary equipment is removed from the facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Jul 17, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about dog friendly patio, catering permits, bug lights, and test strip types.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with bare hands adding a lime to a finished drink in the bar. Talked to manager about bar hand contact policy. Drink was served before talk with employee. Ensure that bare hands do not touch ready to eat foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut tomatoes at 50F, and beef at 50F, kept inside prep fridge by grill. Manager embargoed foods in fridge, see embargo form. Ensure that TCS foods in cold holding areas 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.

Feb 5, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed bar dish machine with 0ppm sanitizer concentration. Had PIC discontinue use and utilize machine in kitchen until repair is made. 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.

2024

Oct 24, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Oct 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed ribs made one day prior at 47*F, chicken stock 46*F, rib jus 48*F, and rib jam 47*F all made 1 or 2 days prior. Had Cook discard all foods. ----see embargo Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment without hot water. Water was only reaching temperature of 85*F. Discussed calling for service and having repair done within 24 hours. A reinspection was scheduled for 10-24-24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Feb 28, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 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 Essence L. 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Essence Lott

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Observed two separate hand sinks blocked by laundry baskets, moved baskets and discussed not blocking hand sinks in any way. 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 sausage and raw shell eggs above lobster meat in walk in on a rack. Had PIC move items to be properly stored and provided proper storage handout with inspection report. 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. Observed menu where burgers are being cooked to order without the consumer advisory statement. Discussed adding the consumer advisory statement to all menus. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA°

New business owner inspection.The establishment was not in operation at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. ***A remodel application will be required for trailer/outdoor cooking.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,Signer: Ken D

Oct 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory on-site for new business owner.The establishment is not open for business. The permit is not approved at this time.Address the following items:(1) The hand sink next to the back door may not discharge into the mop sink. Relocate the hand sink to the wall of the walk-in unit. Ok to drain into the floor sink.(2) The AVB on the mop sink is leaking. Rebuild/replace AVB(3) Move mop hanger from outside to over the mop sink.(4) Provide a vacuum breaker on the outside hose bib(5) Install coved base where missing at the dish machine and bar area.(6) Caulk all holes in the wall, caulk the hood where it meets the wall.(7) Provide as screen to the window at the bar.(8) Re-finish floor sink where needed. Provide dome strainers in all floor sinks.(9) Provide 1 inch minimum air gaps above the floor sinks at the bar.(10) paint all exposed bare wood under the bar counter top and side counter top.(11) Provide an ASSE 1022 check valve on the water line for the espresso machineThe next inspection is scheduled for 10.26.2023 at 9am.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this 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 →