Buffalo Wild Wings
CCutting Edge21374 E Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-43747
Score based on 6 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 history6 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about cooling techniques, and air gaps.
Inspector's notes
Observed bacon at 61F, pasta at 56F and pico at 49F inside the prep fridge along the line. Manager embargoed the foods in the fridge for over 4 hours. See embargo form. Put the other items back in the walkin from less than 4 hours. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a shut off nozzle on the end of a hose that is attached to the atmospheric vacuum breaker supplied mop sink. Manager removed the hose. Ensure there isn't a shut off valve downstream from the AVB on the mop sink faucet. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law Predefined Comment: PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.
2025
Nov 3, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chemical spray bottle stored among the employee drinks rack. Talked to manager, and they removed the bottle from service and dumped the contents. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of organic matter on speed racks and other surfaces in the walkin. Talked to manager about the areas. Ensure that food racks are cleaned often enough to avoid build up of debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 21, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about dog friendly patio, drains in facility, handwashing policy, and food manager licenses.
Inspector's notes
Observed milk in small bar fridge at 45-46F. Manager embargoed the milk. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd repeat violation.
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Repeat Violation 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.
2024
Dec 3, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ranch dressing and macaroni holding at 59-60*F in refrigerated drawers on line. PIC relocated ranch that had been made in the last hour and discarded the macaroni that had been in the unit since this morning. See embargo. 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 refrigerated drawers on line with ambient temperature of 50*F. PIC will call for service of unit and discontinue use until repair is made. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Jun 27, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed both microwaves on the line with visible food debris inside and out. Discussed regular cleaning once every 24 hours or when visibly dirty. PIC asked cook to clean both microwaves. 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 premixed Sink and surface sanitizer in 3 comp and all sanitizer buckets at 3010 ppm. (Highest Concentration) PIC will call for service to adjust concentration of sanitizer. Discussed testing and comparing test strip to correct concentration scale. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PIC mixed chlorine sanitizer in 3 comp sink and buckets to the correct concentration until repair is made.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
2023
Dec 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 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 Amanda 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: Amanda Lopez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed raw chicken breasts and tenders holding at 54*F in drawer under grill on line. PIC stated chicken had been in drawer since 2pm and a temperature check was done. Had PIC move chicken to walk in to cool back to 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed 9 cases of frozen chicken sitting at room temperature. PIC stated they were thawing. Discussed thawing chicken under cool running water or in walk in. PIC moved all chicken to walk in cooler. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →