Old Ellsworth Brewing Company
B22005 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-58563
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 22, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cream based gravy at 122F at the warmer station on the grill. Manager said it had been there for 3 hours, manager embargoed the food. Ensure that all TCS foods during hot holding at kept at 135F and above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Mar 17, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about hand sink requirements, datemarking, and cottage food vendors.
Inspector's notes
Observed sour cream at 46-47F inside the reach in in the expo area. Manager embargoed TCS foods, see embargo form. 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.
2025
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 25, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about sanitizer bucket storage, food equipment cleaning, and wall coverings.
Inspector's notes
Observed cheese at 45F, milk at 45F inside the food walkin. Manager moved recent items delivered to the other walkin. Talked to staff about cold holding temperatures and techniques. Manager embargoed TCS foods in fridge for over 4 hours. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Facility has plenty of cold holding space, and areas to facilitate cooling properly as well. 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.
Mar 31, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about cold brew operations, drainage systems, and sanitizer products.
Inspector's notes
Observed shut off nozzle attached to hose, attached to atmospheric vacuum breaker. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
2024
Nov 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about consumer advisory questions, FRP on walls, air gaps at sewer drains, hand sink requirements, food labels, and having hand sink for bar, and hand sink for wait station.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink. Manager added paper towels. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no soap at bar hand sink. Manager added soap. Ensure there is soap 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 shut off nozzle attached to hose, attached to mop sink with atmospheric vacuum breaker. 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.
Aug 26, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink in service area near bar with a plastic cup and bottle of chemical in the basin of the sink. Items were moved. Discussed not placing anything in the basin of a hand sink and not blocking it in any way. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw shell eggs above sauces in make table on line and in walk in above a large beef roast. Had PIC move eggs to be stored properly in both instances. Discussed proper storage of eggs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Apr 19, 2024Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report was emailed.Discussed knife storage and cleaning and sanitizing the slicer. No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Zak Forsyth
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.........Raw pork observed being stored above sour cream in the walk in cooler. Pork was moved. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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..................Concentration of the chlorine residual detected on dishware after the final rinse of the bar dishwasher was at 0ppm. Manager took this unit out of service. The other bar dishwasher tested at the proper concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. Cooked chicken, various cheeses, salsas, heavy cream, cooked sausage, and pasta were observed in the top and bottom of sandwich cooler on the cook line at 46F-53F. Foods were put on ice baths and moved to the walk in cooler. Until had inadvertently been turned off. Unit was turned back on and was holding at 36F prior to the end of the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine1 coreA°
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.Inspection report sent by email.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: Zak Forsyth
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - - Observed build up of grease and some dust on the ceiling just to the left of the hood. Per PIC, fryer is new and a little bit bigger than previous one. Clean the tiles, and move unit in a little more to prevent grease build up outside of the hood. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 15, 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 Christine M. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Christine McKean
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- 95The Sacred PintB°22020 S Ellsworth Rd · 110 m away
- 89Queen Creek BBQ CoC°21824 S Ellsworth Rd · 150 m away
- 82Taqueria Mis AmigosC°20905 E Ocotillo Rd · 150 m away
- 98Golden HarvestA°21805 S Ellsworth Rd · 200 m away
- 95Filiberto's Mexican FoodB21805 S Ellsworth Rd · 200 m away
- 82Sushi CreekA°21805 S Ellsworth Rd · 200 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →