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Thai Chili 2 Go

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21202 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-42160

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

80
Good

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2024 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 11, 2025 — Routine — score 54 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 24, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 3, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 14, 2026 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)64
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**According to staff, the AC has been down for several weeks. Ensure that AC is working in the kitchen area to help employee health and prevent contamination during the summer months.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed back hand sink is blocked by AC lines from the portable AC units. Manager removed the hoses during the inspection. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed 0 ppm bleach after a fresh cycle of in use dishes. Manager got a new container, but the system doesn't seem to be pulling the product. Facility has a 3 compartment sink at 400ppm quat set up now. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are set at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed tomatoes at 70F, ambient at 62F, chicken at 60F at the sandwich prep station by the wok. Manager removed all TCS foods in fridge over 4 hours. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less.

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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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cooking pot in the wok area is made of equipment with large seams and difficult to clean areas, with build up of food debris on them. Ensure that all equipment is smooth and easily cleanable. Replace the pot with cleanable ones. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

Jul 21, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jun 30, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about hand sink requirements, and dishwasher requirements.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee coming back from the restroom and reentering the kitchen without washing their hands. Talked to manager, and had employee immediately wash their hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean dishes at the hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Mar 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about food manager licenses, illness policy, cleanable surfaces, and test strip types.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed rice scoops stored in a slow cooked style container in the front area. Water was at 85F, slow cooker set to warm setting. Employee said they got the water from the front hand sink. Talked to manager about in-use utensils, and remade the water and at 135F. Ensure that utensils used for TCS foods are kept at 135F and above when stored inside a water bath. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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

Nov 3, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed 2 chemical spray bottles without a label on it. Manager relabeled the bottles. Ensure that all chemical spray bottles are labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Jul 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about food manager licenses, hand sink requirements, air gaps, and cooling techniques.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with glove touching dirty dishes, then proceeding to put away clean dishes. Manager talked to employee and had them immediately wash hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

Feb 11, 2025Routine3 priority1 coreD°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no food protection manager on duty at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed cook return from restroom and don gloves to work with food. Asked cook to wash his hands and discussed when using the restroom you must wash hands in the restroom and upon returning to kitchen. Cook washed his hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed dish machine at 0ppm sanitizer concentration. Had PIC call for service and discontinue use of machine until repair is made. PIC will utilize 3 comp sink. 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed 3 types of curry made at 11-12pm today in walk in at 80*F -100*F. Had PIC discard all curry made today due to improper cooling and discussed cooling curry sauces in shallow pans over an ice bath after cooking to ensure 70*F is reached within 2 hours and 41*F or below is reached in another 4 hours for a total of 6 hours to cool. See embargo form. 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.

2024

Aug 26, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed two crock pots holding scoops for rice. One at 77*F and the other at 110*F Discussed holding scoops in water that is at least 135*F or above. Please replace crock pots so that they hold at 135*F or above. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical sanitizing dish machine at 0ppm. Had PIC call for service and discontinue use until repair is made. PIC will utilize 3 comp sink. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed hand sink on wall on the way back to kitchen area with the cold water turned off. Once I turned it on the handle on sink could not be turned far enough to turn it off. Please repair so that cold water can be turned on and off at the sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Feb 14, 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 Kevin 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kevin Locke

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →