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First Watch

A°

21202 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2404231

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

93
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

100060202420252026Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 10, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 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 history7 on record

2026

Aug 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about consumer advisory, and time control. Facility is using butterfly pea flower powder for purple haze drink. 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.

Apr 22, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee touching face (nose,ears) and proceeding back to food service after, or changing out gloves after touching hat and not washing hands. Manager talked to employee about handwashing, and immediately washed their hands. Talked to staff about handwashing. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the facility. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violation.

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Repeat Violation 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.

2025

Oct 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about hood spacing, stocking techniques in fridges, employee food storage, and sanitizer bucket storage. Talked has the sink closest to the front door in the bar area used as a hand sink, please remove the hand sink sign at non-hand sinks.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee at dishwashing area going from dirty to clean dishes without washing hands. Talked to manager about handwashing policy, an had employee wash hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean surfaces. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed large leak from the p trap area of the hand sink closest to the dishwashing area. Talked to manager about the leak. Ensure leaks are corrected. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jun 25, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about pest control, dog friendly patio, cold holding techniques, and hand sink requirements.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from below hand sink in the back by the office. Ensure that leaks are corrected to avoid water and slippery areas of the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Mar 12, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 10, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about no dog friendly patio available, equipment being at the hood area, bare hand contact policy and time control policy.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed large strainer stored inside the hand sink by the back door. Manager removed the strainer. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed 2 leaks from under hand sinks, 1 at the sink by dishwasher, and 1 by the cookline. Ensure that leaks are corrected to avoid slips and keep facility clean.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this 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 →