Salt N Pepper

25851 S Power Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Indian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Salt N Pepper stretching back to 2024. Salt N Pepper was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Queen Creek restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken and potatoes holding 105-120F in the hot holding table. PIC reheated them to 165F

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a reach in refrigerator holding 46F. PIC moved all food items to a working unit

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed nobody present during the shift that had a food manager license. Ensure there is someone per shift that has a food manager license

2-102.12(A)

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed nobody present during the shift that had a food manager license. Ensure there is someone per shift that has a food manager license

2-102.12(A)

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice being dumped in the hand sink. Talked to staff about hand sink requirements. Ensure that hand sinks are only used for handwashing

5-205.11

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with gloves, touching raw beef, then touching chips for nachos with same gloves. Talked to manager. Had employee immediately wash their hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from raw animal products to other tasks in the facility

2-301.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of cooked beef at 50-60F. Manager said it had been pulled from freezer and microwaved, and accidentally left on counter before reheated on the stove. Manager said it had been there for 1.5 hours. Staff reheated the product immediately on the stove. Ensure that foods are quickly reheated, and not left on the counter

3-501.16(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice at 65F sitting out on the counter. Manager said it was cooled in walkin, then pulled out to the counter, then left, but will now put back into the walkin. Ensure that cooled foods are cooled in shallow containers, with no lid, and cooled from 135-70 within 2 hours, and below 41F in another 4 hours, for 6 hours total

3-501.15(A)

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a bowl of raw chicken on top shelf in a reach in cooler above pico, sliced tomatoes and salsa. Had PIC move chicken to cooler in the back and discussed proper storage to prevent contamination. ---2nd Repeat

3-302.11(A1-2)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed slicer, that PIC stated was last used yesterday with visible dried food debris. Discussed cleaning so that no food debris is visible before using again. PIC will have kitchen staff clean slicer

4-602.11(A-D)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a drink cup with a piece of toast on top of it on a table where food was being prepped. Discussed all cups having lids and straws and not having cooks eat in a place where food is being prepped. Had PIC move the food

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salt N Pepper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salt N Pepper on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salt N Pepper?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salt N Pepper.

How does Salt N Pepper compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Salt N Pepper most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Salt N Pepper's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Salt N Pepper have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Salt N Pepper means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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