The Pit House

25004 S 206th Pl Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Pit House three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average for Queen Creek sits at 95, putting The Pit House on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee picking up a box of gloves that fell on the ground, then proceeded to put on gloves and engage in food tasks. Manager told employee to stop and wash their hands. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen

2-301.14

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed main dishwasher set at 0 ppm bleach. Nobody present was able to work the machine. Machine was put out of service. Facility is using 3 compartment sink in the mean time, and was set correctly during inspection. Ensure that the bleach dishwasher is set at 50-100 ppm bleach on the test strips

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the outer bar area. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times

6-301.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed large cracks in doors, and opened doors leading to outside. Talked to manager about outer door policy. Ensure there is a barrier between outside and the food preparation areas, and doors are self closing and tight fitting

6-202.15

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard box of produce and lemons on the walkin floor. Talked to manager about food storage. Ensure that all foods are stored up at least 6 inches above the floor

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pit House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pit House on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Pit House compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

The Pit House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has The Pit House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Pit House have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pit House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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