Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

21182 S Ellsworth Loop Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Backflow prevention, air gap” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream's latest score of 100 sits above the Queen Creek average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed long faucet at the 3 compartment sink where the end of the faucet is well below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing policy and backflow. Ensure that the end of the faucet is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level
5-202.13
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Observed long faucet at the 3 compartment sink where the end of the faucet is well below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing policy and backflow. Ensure that the end of the faucet is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level
5-202.13
86
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Observed long faucet at the 3 compartment sink where the end of the faucet is well below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing policy and backflow. Ensure that the end of the faucet is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level
5-202.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee obtaining water from a hand sink to add to a recipe. Talked to staff about getting water from another source. Observed dirty dish stored in the front hand sink basin. Item was removed. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times
5-205.11
78
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment using a spic and span cleanser as a sanitizer. Product is not an approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces. Had PIC discontinue use of product and fill sanitizer buckets with a chlorine solution at 50ppm to sanitize
7-204.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee using hand sink in front to rinse dishes. Discussed not using hand sink for anything other than handwashing
5-205.11
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Handel's Homemade Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention, air gap” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream.

How does Handel's Homemade Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Handel's Homemade Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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