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.
Score over time
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 →