Badlands Bar & Grill

22002 S Ellsworth Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Badlands Bar & Grill stretching back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Queen Creek facility scores 95, putting Badlands Bar & Grill on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large container of beer cheese at 105 on the surface, and 175F on the inside. Cheese was in a deep container in the walkin. Staff said had been there for 1 hour, and on the countertop for 30 minutes before that. Talked to staff about cooling techniques, or keeping hot foods hot. Ensure that cooling foods are in shallow pans, no lid, and stirred to move heat out of the product. Staff reheated product to 165F during the inspection

3-501.15(A)

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm bleach at main dishwasher and bar dishwasher. Facility has 3 compartment sinks to use in the mean time. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times

4-501.114(A-E)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed equipment stored in front of the hand sink by the back main ice machine. Equipment was moved. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times

5-205.11

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

Inspector notes: Observed employee touching cooking quesadilla with bare hands for plating, observed employee touching lettuce for wedge salad with bare hands. Talked to manager about bare hand contact policy and handwashing, and removed the food items. Ensure that bare hands do not touch ready to eat foods

3-301.11(B)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with gloves putting on raw chicken on the grill, removing gloves, then touching cheese and breads without washing hands. Observed employee picking up lettuce from the ground, then using those gloved hands to touch ready to eat lettuce and place on cutting board for service. Manager talked to employees about handwashing policy, and immediately washed hands. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen, touching the ground, or going from raw meats to other products in the kitchen

2-301.14

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bleach dishwasher is service, and after 3 cycles is at 0 ppm bleach after each cycle. Facility is discontinuing service, and only using the 3 3 compartment sinks with quat sanitizer in the mean time. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times

4-501.114(A-E)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the bar hand sink. Manager refilled the paper towels. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times

6-301.12

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Badlands Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Badlands Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Badlands Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Badlands Bar & Grill.

How does Badlands Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Badlands Bar & Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Badlands Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Badlands Bar & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Badlands Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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