Valley Taproom

25166 S Ellsworth Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Valley Taproom four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Queen Creek restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bar bleach dishwasher set at 0 ppm bleach after 2 cycles. Observed the sanitizer concentrate was empty. Talked to staff about sanitizer. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are set at 50-100 ppm bleach. Facility discontinued use until set correctly. Facility has a 3 compartment sink in the kitchen at set at 50 ppm bleach during inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed datemarked brats in the walkin with the date 9-29, and hot dogs in prep fridge with date 10-13. Manager embargoed the foods. Talked to staff about datemarking. Ensure that datemarks foods can be in fridges for up to 7 days
3-501.18
74
Apr 9, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several chemical spray bottles. Manager labeled products with correct name. Ensure there is a label for each cleaning product to reduce their misuse
7-102.11
90
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection
5-501.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valley Taproom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valley Taproom on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Valley Taproom?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Valley Taproom.

How does Valley Taproom compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Valley Taproom most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Valley Taproom's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Valley Taproom have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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