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MOD Pizza

B°

21295 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-46625

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

88
Good

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Nov 21, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 10, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)80
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Mar 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about baseboards, employee cups, and walkin doors.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cheese at 47F, and sausage at 51F inside the prep fridge closest to the front door. Manager embargoed foods, see embargo form for details. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical spray bottles at the mop sink without labels on them. Talked to staff about items, and labeled them. Ensure that all cleaning products are labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

2025

Sep 23, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about dog friendly patio, and service animal questions.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at the back hand sink. Manager refilled the empty dispenser. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical spray bottles with no labels on them. Manager said it was all purpose cleaner, manager added label. 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

Apr 2, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about walkin door, hand sink requirements and outer garage style windows.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed facility storing utensil between a shelf and the wall, and stored dirty, in a place that is difficult to clean. Talked to manager about in-use utensil policy. Ensure that utensil is stored in an area that is easy to clean, as facility cleans them every 2 hours.

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

2024

Nov 21, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed dishwasher spray off dirty dishes, handle clean dishes and then place frozen dough balls onto pans without washing his hands. Discussed washing hands every time tasks are changed and whenever he is switching from handling dirty dishes and then clean ones. Had dishwasher wash 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.

2023

Nov 29, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreall corrected on siteB

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 Kaori D. 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: Kaori D

#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 hand wash sink in front being used to defrost sauces and hand sink in back blocked by a broom and a box sitting on the floor directly in front of sink. Discussed only using a hand sink for hand washing and not blocking any hand sink in any way. PIC moved box and broom and I removed sauces from sink in front. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed alfredo sauce sitting a hand sink. Cook stated it was defrosting. Discussed defrosting foods under cool running water or under refrigeration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed multiple boxes of food on the floor in the freezer. Discussed storing all food at least six inches off the floor. PIC will store all food off of the floor. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →