The Nook - A Daytime Eatery
B°3321 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert 85297
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-28893
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 22, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email. Observed at the chemical dispenser in the mop closet, some of the dispensers had improper air gaps. Approved air gaps shall have a complete opening, not a grid. Discussed ensuring employees are using a standardized date marking system and that TCS products are held for their prep date plus 6 and then discarded. Employee shadowing inspector had gloves on and arms folded. Employee was not doing food preparation during inspection. Discussed ensuring hands are washed and gloves changed when switching tasks from raw to ready to eat, and when touching clothes or other personal effects.A re-inspection will occur on Friday, October 2nd for violation #10.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing station near the ice machine that provided no warm water. Per PIC, faucet was looked at by a technician recently. Sink has a temperature mixing faucet. Have valve checked to ensure that hot water is being provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on Friday, October 2nd.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 dirty skillets being stored above the egg cold holding prep table. Per employee, pans are cleaned weekly and wiped out as needed. Inspector had employee move pans to the warewash area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking Equipment. 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 sliced egg inside cold holding prep table, sitting on a slicer, at 55 degrees Fahrenheit and cooked sausage on a sheet pan on a counter, between 66 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Per employee, egg was sliced recently and was placed down inside the container. Cooked sausage was from the day prior and was going to be diced. Per PIC, sausage was going to be thrown out. Discussed ensuring food does not go above the fill lines in the containers, and that food is not left on the counter too long before being processed or cooked. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen diced potatoes in a pan on the counter. Potatoes are held there for around 90 minutes before being cooked. And at the end of the day, remaining potatoes are placed back in the walk in to cool. Discussed with PIC about how food must be held under temperature control or implement a time a control policy. Information on time as a control was sent by email. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-501.12 - Core: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of food debris on shelving used to hold frying pans. Clean shelves more frequently to prevent cross contamination of pans or food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
May 7, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hollandaise sauce with a temperature of 121 to 124*F in a steam well at time of inspection. Per chef, hollandaise was placed in the well at 7 a.m. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Reviewed proper reheating procedures at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
2025
Sep 22, 2025Routine1 priorityB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed pooled eggs and egg whites in cooler next to grill with an ambient temperature of 50*F. Discussed various shredded cheeses in prep unit across from grill stored in plastic containers with an ambient temperature of 48-51*F. All out of temperature items were rapidly cooled by the restaurant staff. Discussed using metal containers for the cheese to promote better heat circulation. Per owner, units are due for routine service. Discussed potentially returning to time as a control for eggs and provided guidance document. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
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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.
May 29, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no backflow preventers on the tea, coffee, and cappuccino machines. Please install an ASSE 1022 backflow preventer on each waterline hooked to a machine prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All water connected, non-carbonated beverage dispensers must have an approved backflow device such as an inline dual check meeting ASSE 1022 standards. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about ice bucket storage, gaskets, splash guards, and lighting.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee touching raw to eat hard boiled egg to slice and add to salad. Observed employee add pickle to finished dish. BOth tasks were done with bare hands. Talked to manager about bare hand contact policy, and removed the food items from the dishes. Ensure that ready to eat foods are not touched by bare hands. 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.
2024
Oct 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 29, 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 Sean A.Of Note...Discussed cleaning shelves above food prep areas regularly to prevent contamination of food being prepped. 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: Sean Andersen
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about drains, lighting, and drying techniques for dishes. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sean Anderson
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. ---Observed employee at egg cracking station with gloves, cracking eggs, then proceeding to other tasks in the kitchen, like ready to eat foods, handles to fridges and other items where the other employees are touching. Observed employee at dish pit that isn't washing hands going from dirty to clean dishes. Manager did a quick training for the employees. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks, and from raw animal products to other tasks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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 butter in a container in use, on the counter for buttering breads. Manager said there should be a time stamp for when it was brought of the fridge, and observed that there isn't. Manager said will re-train staff to ensure it is done. Ensure that there is written down somewhere the time when that item was brought of out of the fridge, and ensure discarded within 4 hours. Manager discarded this item as time was unknown. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 9, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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 Sean A. Discussed cleaning fans, cooks use in kitchen area and leaving any foods that are cooling uncovered to cool properly. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sean Anderson
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →