American Leadership Academy

23908 S Hawes Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38152

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 16, 2026Routine2 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about Tersano chemical product, and being used in non-food areas, and not in food prep areas. Talked to manager about freezer doors, and ice machine cleaning schedules,

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Inspector's notes

Observed facility has a sandwich assembly station on the edge of the dining room. No handwashing sink is available in that area. As per staff, they wash their hands inside the kitchen, in a different room. Talked to staff about options for this area. Discontinue sandwich assembly tasks in the dining room where no hand sink is available. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerPriority foundation3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed nacho ingredients stored in an open case without a sneeze guard directly in front of customers. Observed whole unwrapped apples for customer self service. Talked to manager about sneeze guard/covering options. Ensure that open food for customer self service is protected from contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Will re-inspect within 3 days.

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3-602.11 (B5) - Priority Foundation: Food Labels; Food Allergens. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed the facility has a sandwich making station in the dining room with a temporary hand sink set up. Picture attached to file. Talked to manager about remodel needed.Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.Facility is also cooling beans, cheese, rice and other products.

2025

Nov 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about sneeze guards, mop sink requirements, and added emails to permits.

Apr 16, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed dirty ice machine with organic matter build up. Talked to staff about cleaning schedule. Ensure ice machines are cleaned to avoid build up of organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Nov 13, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed carts of food stored in front of hand sink, blocking access. Talked to manager about options of storage, including optional added outlet on another wall to keep hot foods at that location. 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.

Feb 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Christopher Peterson

2023

Aug 21, 2023Routine1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 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 Annette B. Reinspection scheduled for 8-31-23The 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Annette Brady

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Observed kitchen using sink and surface sanitizer without test strips to test concentration. PIC also stated the sanitizer dispensing system is in disrepair and isn't working properly. Please repair system to dispense sanitizer at proper concentration and obtain test strips prior to reinspection. Reinspection scheduled for 8/31/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →