Dave & Buster's

21000 S Ellsworth Loop Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Dave & Buster's has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Queen Creek facility scores 95, putting Dave & Buster's on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 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 quat sanitizer at bar 3 compartment sink set at 50 ppm quat. Talked to manager and said the employee left the water running, leading to dilluted water, corrected on site. Ensure that quat sanitizer is set at 150-400 ppm during service. There were dishes in the sanitizer basin during the inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed unused pizza conveyor equipment in the kitchen. Manager said unused and broekn for months. REPEAT VIOLATION. Talked to manager about unused equipment. Ensure that unused and unnecessary equipment is removed form the facility

6-501.114

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed facility has extra pizza oven equipment stored on counter and next to hand sink that manager said hasn't been used for months, and has been replaced with other ovens. Talked to manager about removal schedule for equipment. Ensure unused and unnecessary equipment is removed from the kitchen to avoid pest harborage places and rusting equipment in the facility

6-501.114

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bag of onions stored on the floor in the walkin. Talked to staff about food storage, manager moved onions to a low shelf. Ensure that all foods are stored at least 6 inches up off the ground

3-305.11

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

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

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee touching ready to eat limes to add to drinks with their bare hands. Observed employee going from raw beef on gloves, to touching buns without washing hands. Talked to manager at length about handwashing and bare hand contact. Ensure that employees use gloves and do not touch ready to eat foods with bare hands

3-301.11(B)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed back hand sink in prep areas at 93F. Talked to staff about hot water requirements. Staff made adjustment to mixing valve and got up to 102F. Ensure that all hand sinks are at 100F or above

5-202.12(A)

Mar 13, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 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 employee in bar area doing 3 compartment sink steps with dirty dishes, and putting glass in sanitizer for 2-3 seconds. Manager talked to employee about sanitizer steps. Ensure that if facility is using quat sanitizer for the dishes, that each dish is covered in sanitizer for at least 30 seconds

4-501.114(A-E)

Mar 10, 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)

4-501.114(A-E)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water present at 2 hand sinks. By prep area, and wait area. Ensure there is 100F hot water at each sink in the facility. SEnd picture of obtained hot water within 10 days, or have a re-inspection with 10 days

5-202.12(A)

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

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

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

Inspector notes: Observed employee touching lemons for drinks with bare hands. Lemons thrown away. Ensure that hands do not touch ready to eat lemons with bare hands. No tongs were there, and they were added

3-301.11(B)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink by the dishpit. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Managed added more paper towels

6-301.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave & Buster's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave & Buster's on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dave & Buster's?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dave & Buster's.

How does Dave & Buster's compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Dave & Buster's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Dave & Buster's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave & Buster's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Dave & Buster's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dave & Buster's is inspected around four times per year on average.

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