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Palo Verde Country Club

BCutting Edge

10801 E San Tan Blvd, Sun Lakes 85248

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00710

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

92
Excellent

Sun Lakes restaurant avg: 96

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 28, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed non-continuous cooking procedures with person in charge (PIC). Provided PIC with remodel information via email at time of inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple bottles being stored in the ice well utilized for customers drinks at time of inspection. Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. PIC removed bottles, melted ice, sanitized ice well, and refilled it with new ice at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

2025

Dec 8, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Aug 25, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Apr 15, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation.Discussed obtaining a bodily fluid clean up kit with the PIC.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, observed the bar dish machine with a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm for chlorine. After priming the dish machine, the dish machine still did not have a proper concentration range for chlorine. Instructed PIC re-wash any dishes that were ran through the bar dish machine on the day of the inspection through the dish machine in the kitchen. Chlorine must have a concentration between 50-100 ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces. (2nd consecutive violation) Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2nd consecutive violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2024

Dec 2, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violations was a policy issue and verification breakdown, which resulted in the violations.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, observed dish machine with a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm for chlorine. Upon observation of the machine it was discovered that the sanitizer bucket for the machine was empty, and PIC changed out the bucket. After priming the dish machine, with the new bucket attached, the dish machine had a proper concentration range for chlorine. Instructed PIC re-wash any dishes that were ran through the dish machine on the day of the inspection. Chlorine must have a concentration between 50-100 ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-207.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a bottle of Tylenol stored on the dish machine at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of medicine storage for employee use with PIC. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling

Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.

Apr 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Signer: Chris Gruebele,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Award: Cutting Edge A+

2023

Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Signer: Josh Blackburn,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Award: Cutting Edge A+

Aug 15, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.*Wrong part was installed on coffee machine, please install at ASSE 1022 dual check valve prior to next routine inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Signer: Joshua Blackburn,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Cutting Edge A+

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →