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The Original Chop Shop

A°

21227 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54857

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

90
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2025 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 26, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 9, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 8, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Observed this facility has protein powders added to their protein shakes, namely a vegan dietary supplement. Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

Feb 9, 2026Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about scoop/utensil cleaning procedures, food storage locations and food manager licenses. Reviewed dog friendly patio rules with manager. Facility has patio for service animals only at this time.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed large gap at the front door. Talked to manager about door rules. Ensure that all outer doors are self closing and tight fitting. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

2025

Nov 18, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 31, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 23, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about outer openings, hand sink requirements, and time control in the facility.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed facility has removed a hand sink at the dishwashering area. Talked to staff about hand sink requirements, and called a MCESD supervisor for consultation about handsink being added back to dishwashing room. Ensure that there is a hand sink in each food preparation/dishwashing room. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Correct within 10 days, or send information or moving forward with the correction.

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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.

Jun 26, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about hand sink requirements for dish area. Manager said they are putting back a hand sink for the dishwashing area.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with gloves cracking raw shelled eggs, then proceeding with adding topping to bagels for ready to eat sandwiches with the same gloves. Talked to staff about handwashing, manager had employee 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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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 12, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about dog patio requirements, sent information. Talked to manager about floors, air gaps, food equipment storage locations and sink uses. Observed facility has removed the hand sink by the dishwasher. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed employee using soap to clean dishes, and not doing sanitize step. Talked to manager about dishwashing policy and where to wash dishes. Ensure that if using soap the entire 3 step dishwashing process must be used. 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 cut tomatoes at prep fridge in cook room at 49F. Manager removed all TCS foods in fridge for over 4 hours. Ensure that TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hinges are broken on fridge doors for fridge at the end of the cook line. Ensure that hinges are corrected and working according to manufacturer's instructions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2024

Dec 4, 2024Routine2 priorityC°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

Observed juicer with visible food debris, staff stated juicer had been disassembled and cleaned to hours prior in single basin sink next to juicer table with only soap and water, Discussed with manager food contact surfaces contacting TCS foods be washed rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours to prevent bacterial growth. Juicer cleaned at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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 right side line items over filled and from 45*f to 50*F degrees, salami, cut tomatoes, provolone cheese, tuna mix. Items moved to walk-in at time of inspection to cool. Please maintain TCS foods below 41*f degrees. 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.

Aug 26, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee use cash register and then don gloves to make food. Had employee remove gloves and wash her hands and discussed always washing your hands when changing tasks. 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 SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a knife with visible food debris stored as clean on knife magnet on line. Removed knife and placed in dish pit area. Discussed not storing dirty knives with clean ones on magnet to avoid contamination.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Apr 3, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about cleaning of dishes in front of house and back of house, use of flowers in the kitchen, and techniques with sealing equipment to the wall.Confirmed email with manager.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Daisha Hill

#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 cart stored directly in front of the hand sink at the dishpit. Manager removed the cart. Ensure the hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. ---Observed very large container of cooked onion hot honey sauce in the walkin for the last hour. No utensil to stir, and not in shallow pans. Item was stirred and checked at 135F. Manager had employee take the product out, place in shallow container in ice bath with stir stick inside it. Manager offered to get freeze sticks in the future. Ensure that product is transferred to shallow containers and cooled from 135F to 7F within 2 hours, and down to below 41F within 6 hours of cooling. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels ---Observed pre-packaged cookies made and packaged at this kitchen out for customer self service without any labels on each cookie. Facility had a sign next to the cookies saying the type of cookie it is. Talked to manager about the labeling requirements. Ensure that prepackaged food out for customer self service had on each label: name of company, name of product, contact info for the company, ingredient list, and allergen list. Send manager the food code reference. Manager moved the cookies behind the counter during the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 5, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

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.Inspection report sent.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Haylee Patino

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation -- Observed wiping clothes being stored in a sanitizer bucket with quat concentration less than 150 ppm. Dispenser also dispensed quat at less than 150 ppm. PIC made a sinkful and hand employees replace sanitizer buckets with solution from the sink. Establishment was not doing dishes at the time of inspection. Final concentration at 300 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →