Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company

25062 S Meridian Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Italian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company has been inspected nine times since 2024. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Outer openings, protected” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company's latest score is in line with the Queen Creek average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed outer doors by the shipping register are kept open with a rock. Talked to manager about closing outer doors and pest control. Ensure that all outer doors are kept closed and tight fitting

6-202.15

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 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 dishwasher at the pizza oven area at 0 ppm bleach after 2 fresh cycles. Manager discontinued use, and called it in to repairperson. Facility has a large dishwasher in the back to use until repair is made

4-501.114(A-E)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee at dishwashing area moved from the dirty dishes to clean dishes without washing their hands. Talked to staff about handwashing policy, and had employee immediately wash their hands. Ensure that employees wash their hands going from dirty to clean tasks

2-301.14

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor 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: The in-use dishwashing machine used for glassware in the front area had a chlorine concentration of less than 25ppm after the final rinse. The concentrated sanitizer was changed, and the dish was run several times but did not meet the minimum required ppm. The dishwasher was taken out of use, and the kitchen dishwasher will be used for the glassware

4-501.114(A-E)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several open drinks and employee personal items were found in the prep areas. Employee drinks must have lids and straws, and all personal items must be stored in designated areas

6-403.11

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meatballs and chicken that were cooked two to three days before this inspection, per cook, were in the walk-in cooler without date marks

3-501.17

Sep 24, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Small gaps were observed at the garage rollup doors in the warehouse. Seal all outer openings

6-202.15

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Per the chef, raw shell eggs are used as an ingredient in the Caesar dressing, which is uncooked. Eggs on the breakfast menu are offered undercooked. Neither has a consumer advisory. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale, which must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. The company must also provide an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale before re-inspection

3-603.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Small gaps were observed at the garage rollup doors in the warehouse. Seal all outer openings

6-202.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings, protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company.

How does Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company 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 Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Del Piero @ Queen Creek Olive Company is inspected around five times per year on average.

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