Rare Tea
B°21148 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment · Permit FD-90143
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2025
May 6, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about ice scream scoop storage, dishwashing policy and sanitizer types.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at front hand sink. Ensure there is accessible paper towels at each separate hand sink at all times of operation. 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 no soap at back hand sink, manager said the dispenser fell from the wall. Ensure there is soap at each separate hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd repeat violation.
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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 no cover on the trash can in womens restroom. Ensure that there is at least 1 trash can with a lid on it in the restroom used by women. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
2024
Dec 11, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
3rd repeat
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Repeat Violation Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Rear handsink no soap present. please install a soap dispenser and keep stocked to avoid future violations Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Pot of hot Boba out on counter at 129*F. Establishment using TAC stated by PIC. Pot was not time stamped. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd repeat
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Repeat Violation Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Ice cream scoop sitting in stand water at 73*f degrees by ice cream area. must be stored under running water or kept hot above 135*f degrees or time stamped and changed every 4 hours. 2nd repeat
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Repeat Violation 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Upon entering back room, floor drain of 3-comp sink had backed up all over back room floor. Issue was resolved with a plunger and pouring bleach down the drain. 3-comp sink was able to be filled and let drain without backing up. Recommended to PIC to discuss with owner getting the drains professionally snaked to avoid future back ups. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
Inspector's notes
Observed floor drains in back room with visible slime build up and sticky floors in cashier area. Please clean at a frequency to preclude build up on surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd repeat
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Aug 1, 2024Routine3 foundation5 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no food protection manager on site at time of inspection. Discussed having a food protection manager onsite every hour the business is open. ---------2nd Repeat Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed employee wash her hands at 3 comp sink. Establishment has two hand sinks that are not properly set up for hand washing. Discussed only washing hands at a hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed two hand sinks in establishment without towels or soap. Discussed having soap and towels at all hand sinks at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. --------------3rd Repeat
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Repeat Violation 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 ice machine with black organic growth inside machine. Had employee set up sanitizer and wipe the inside flap of machine. Clean frequently to avoid build up of organic growth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed two pots of Boba at 115*F. Establishment using TAC. Neither pot was time stamped and no documentation present. Discussed having a written Time as control policy and time stamping Boba. Provided guidance document with report. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed an ice cream scoop sitting in room temperature water at 70*F. Discussed keeping scoop in water above 135*F or washing rinsing and sanitizing scoop before each use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed pipe under prep sink in back room leaking. Please repair so that sink is in good working order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed floor drains in back room with visible slime build up, sticky floors, dirty tables and walls. Please clean at a frequency to preclude build up on surfaces or visible food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2023
Sep 18, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteC°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. Owner is working on having employees certified. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 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 Arianna M. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #6 2-301.14, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. 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.Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Arianna Mata-Deniz,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 5
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. Observed employee use register and handle her phone and then make drinks for customers. Discussed when to wash with employee and manager. Had employee wash her hands. -------------2nd Repeat Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed both hand sinks without towels and one without soap. Discussed having both hand sinks stocked with soap and towels at all times. PIC will stock both sinks with soap and towels. ------2nd Repeat Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5), P: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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. Observed establishment "using" TAC for boba pearls. Two pots of boba were sitting at room temperature for more than 4 hours. One at 85*F and the other at 105*F. Had PIC discard both pots of boba. Establishment has no documentation and neither pot was time stamped. See embargo form. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed ice scoop and dry ingredient scoops laying in the ice and dry ingredient bins. Discussed leaving scoops in bins with handles up to avoid contamination. Placed all scoops with handles up. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →