Serrano's

22703 S Ellsworth Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Serrano's has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Serrano's 86 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a shut off nozzle attached to a hose attached to the atmospheric vacuum breaker supplied mop sink by the back door. Talked to staff about plumbing and backflow. Employee removed the shut off device

5-205.12(A)

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing done in improper location (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee at dishwashing area going from dirty to clean dishes. As per manager, the employee washed their hands at the dishwashing station, and not the hand sink. Talked to staff about where to wash hands, and the employee washed their hands at the hand sink. Ensure that hand washing is only occurring at the hand sink

2-301.15

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cheese at 62F out for time control without a timestamp. Talked to manager and timestamped all foods. Ensure there is a timestamp for all TCS foods kept out on the counter, and have a written policy in place

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak below hand sink in cooking room. Ensure that leaks are corrected to avoid slips in the kitchen

5-205.15(B)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Copper, Use Limitation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unlined copper cups in bar area. Discussed using the stainless steel lined cups to prevent copper contamination of food or drinks. PIC pulled cups off shelf

4-101.14

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

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

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hose with spray nozzle connected to mop sink outside in mop sink area. Discussed not having any type of shut off (spray nozzle) south of the AVB Valve so that no damage to the valve is incurred. Disconnected nozzle at time of inspection

5-202.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: Observed organic growth inside ice machine. Discussed regular cleaning to prevent any growth in machine. PIC will drain machine and clean it tonight

4-602.11(E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Serrano's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Serrano's on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Serrano's compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Serrano's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Serrano's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Serrano'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 Serrano's inspected?

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

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