The Pit House

25000 S 206th Pl Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Pit House, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which The Pit House's 90 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed ziplock bags of hot dogs, brats, and polish sausages with no datemarking on them in the reach in fridge. Staff said the products were opened from their original container from 1-4 days ago. Ensure there are datemarks for the opened cooked meat products and used up within 7 days. Manager said they will be removed the products from the menu

3-501.17

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Hands not washed when required

Inspector notes: Observed employee use register and try to prepare drinks without washing her hands. Had employee wash her hands before making drinks and discussed washing hands every time tasks are changed. ------------2nd Repeat

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed cold unit up front holding with ambient temperature of 52*F. Had PIC discard all TCS foods and call for service of unit

4-301.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops in all three drink stations laying in the ice. Discussed keeping handles up if scoops are to remain in ice bins. Placed all scoops with handles up

3-304.12

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 four inspections in total.

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

The Pit House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pit House have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent 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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