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Canyon State Academy

B°

20061 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55145

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.

88
Good

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 16, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 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 history7 on record

2026

May 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about food saver use, sewer pipes, and product labels.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee touching hair and touching hat then continuing to work with ready to eat foods, without washing hands. Observed employees touching hats then putting on new gloves, without washing hands. Talked to manager about handwashing policy. Ensure that hands are washed going between dirty and clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employees washed hands at the 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed serveral chemical spray bottles without labels on them to identify their contents. Bottles were labeled during the inspection. Ensure that all chemicals are labeled to reduce their misuse. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.

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

2025

Oct 28, 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 chemical spray bottle with with no label on it. Manager said it was disinfectant, and labeled it. Ensure that all chemicals al labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Addl Notes: Observed can of Hot SHot in the chemical storage area. Manager removed the product. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Ensure that all pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection.

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

May 7, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

All corrections are taken care of.

May 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about food/drinking areas, dishwashing policy and plumbing questions.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed facility has the front door open, with any barrier. Manager closed the outside door. Ensure that the outer doors are kept closed, or have an air curtain or screen to keep pests out of the facility.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed end of faucet at 3 compartment sink is well below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing corrections. Ensure that the end of the faucet is permanently at least 1 inch above the flood rim level. Correct within 3 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cheesecake holding at 48*F in cold unit at front counter. Cheesecake had been in unit since monday. Had PIC discard cheesecake. See embargo. Discussed proper cold holding temperature of 41*F or below. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cold unit at front counter with an ambient temperature of 48*F. Discussed getting a new thermometer for unit and having unit serviced. PIC discarded TCS food in unit and will call for service. No reinspection scheduled. Establishment has adequate refrigeration. 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.

2023

Nov 16, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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 Mckyla W. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mckyla Wiley

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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 →