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Dickey's Barbecue

B°

21051 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-71963

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

90
Good

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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1000602023202420252026Dec 14, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Aug 15, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 24, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 30, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 28, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 28, 2026Routine1 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 foundation7-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed container of pest control for home use found in the facility by the back door. Talked to manager, and put in their car. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.12 (C) - Priority Foundation: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator Predefined Comment: 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.

Mar 30, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about fridge cleaning frequencies, splash guard, removing old equipment, and walkin lighting requirements.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed potato salad at 62F inside the front cafeteria style drop in fridge in the front. Manager said is was accidentally not turned on for the day. Facility embargoed TCS foods in fridge from before their shift, see embargo form. Ensure that 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 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 23, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Jul 14, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundationC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about hand sink requirements.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed employee washing their hands and as they are donning gloves for preparing customer order, blowing into the gloves to make it easier to insert hands into gloves. Talked to employee about glove use and techniques to keep hands clean. Employee removed gloves, and rewashed their hands. Ensure that hands are clean before donning gloves for food prep tasks.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked beans in walkin at 45F, and chicken wings in small reach in at 48F. Manager embargoed foods, and set aside for future manager to process.. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. See embargo list.

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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 foundation7-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed container of pesticides on the cleaning product shelf by the office. Talked to manager about pest control services, and removing the product. Ensure that pesticide applicator products are only appied by someone with a pesticide applicator license. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.12 (C) - Priority Foundation: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator Predefined Comment: 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed walkin fridge at 45F with min/max thermometer and all foods in fridge at 45-48F. Talked to staff about cold holding temperatures. Ensure that all cold holding equipment is kept at 41F or less. Re-inspection within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

Mar 24, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing wall tiles around the walkin. 50% of the subway tiles are missing along the walls. Ensure the tiles are replaced to allow the area to be cleaned easily. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Mar 11, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about fire equipment, food labels for self service area, and shelving.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at the restroom, and no paper towels at the front hand sink. Manager refilled the dispenser. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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 a broken soap dispenser at the back hand sink. Dispenser won't dispense soap after 10 attempts. Facility needs to obtain a working soap dispenser. Ensure there is soap at each hand sink at all times. Send picture of obtained new dispenser within 10 days before re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing wall tiles around the walkin. 50% of the subway tiles are missing along the walls. Ensure the tiles are replaced to allow the area to be cleaned easily. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2024

Dec 4, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

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

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed Country Crock (margarine) in glass double door reach-in fridge with black mold. Discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cold table holding shredded cheese and sliced cheese 47*f degrees, items moved to walk-in cooler. Observed glass double door fridge holding sour cream, ranch, wings, 47*f degrees, wings and ranch discarded. please maintain tcs items 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 15, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

**Talked to staff about shelving in walkin, fridge types, and wall tiles.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at either hand sink in the kitchen. Facility was getting shipment currently. FOund more paper towels and added to hand sinks. 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed facility is using a cutting board and knives for brisket sitting out at room temperature since opening, 2.5 hours ago. No timestampe or labels. Talked to staff about policy needed for items, and manager said will need another cutting board to change out after 4 hours. Ensure that items touching brisket are kept cold, hold, or changed out after 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Apr 3, 2024Routine4 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.**Talked to staff about time control, and hand sink requirements.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Amber S.

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ---Observed back door left open, and air curtain is turned off. Staff turned the air curtain on during inspection. Ensure that the outer doors are kept closed, or air curtains on when doors are left open. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ---Observed leak at the 3 compartment sink. Observed large gap between the equipment and the wall, leading to water falling behind and making wall dirty. Ensure gap is corrected. Observed splash guard being held on by duct tape. Ensure splash guard is corrected and attached firmly so has not to need tape to keep it on. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas ---Observed 12-14 missing wall tiles near the walkin door. Observed missing coving tile around the walkin. The walls are now not easily cleanable. Ensure that all floors/walls/ceiling are made of smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting ---Observed no working light inside the walkin fridge. Ensure that light is fixed so as to provide enough illumination inside the walkin. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 14, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB

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.Inspection report sent by email.A re-inspection will occur on Friday, December 22, 2023 for violation #8.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: B,Signer: Julia Robbins

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. -- Observed no soap at the handwash sink by the 3 compartment sink. PIC said they were going to purchase a soap dispenser from the store this evening. Soap, paper towels, and warm water shall be available at all handwashing sinks so hands can be properly washed. A re-inspection will occur on Friday, December 22, 2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils -- Observed shelving unit by the pit smoker covered in dust. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up of dust that could come off and contaminate food or food contact surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →