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Queen Creek BBQ Co

C°

21824 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500421

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

89
Good

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

10006020252026Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 17, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 13, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)70
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Aug 13, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee touching dirty dishes at the dishwashing area, then proceeding to put away clean dishes without washing their hands. Talked to manager about their policy, and had employee immediately wash their hands. Ensure that employees wash their hands going from dirty to clean tasks at the 3 compartment sink. 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.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with bare hands grabbing large square ice cubes and adding them to drinks for customers. Talked to manager about bare hands contact policy. Ensure that employees do not touch ready to foods with their bare hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

Mar 27, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory

Mar 17, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walkin with a broken handle, and cold air leaking out of the walkin on the side by the hinges. Talked to staff about corrections. Ensure that all equipment is working and in good order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed extra equipment in backroom and outside. Ensure that unused equipment is removed often to avoid pest harborage locations. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Jun 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about restroom requirements, unused equipment from old owner, and catering permit types.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →