GradeLocal

Backyard Taco

24842 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Health inspection grade
B
85/100Official score

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Inspected
Jul 8, 2026
Inspected by
Maricopa Health Dept.
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Inspection details
CountyMaricopa

What the inspector found

  • Proper Cold Holding Temperatures: PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. Addl Notes: Observed cheese at 48F inside the under grill fridge. Ambient was at 49F. Manager was able to move all the
  • Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records: 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. Addl Notes: Observed no timestamp for time as a control cheese in an ice bath, at 62F during service. Talked to
  • Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control: 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. Addl Notes: Observed cooling beans in the walkin in deep pans. 1.5 hours since it reached 135F, and the product was 80F on the outside, an

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