Desert Forest Golf Club
B°37207 N Mule Train Rd, Carefree 85377
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00929
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jul 1, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In refrigerators, observed ready-to-eat TCS food held more than 7days including cooked beans/6-23, cooked potatoes/6-19 and 6-20, cut lettuce/6-23, chili/6-24, and guacamole with cut tomatoes/6-24. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Feb 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed menu Consumer Advisory and emailed guidance document. If salmon may be served undercooked, please update seafood distributor's parasite destruction compliance letter to current year, 2026. No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Nov 25, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility Inspection
Inspector's notes
Observed pink organic matter growing on the inside of the ice machine next to dry storage. PIC will have an employee clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw salmon steaks in the reach-in fridge defrosted while still inside of ROP packaging. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. PIC will have all future fish from packaging prior to thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Aug 20, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No shellstock tags found onsite at time of inspection. Per PIC, past shellstock tags were present on corkboard but were misplaced. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. PIC will keep future shellstock tags for fresh shellfish. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Feb 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed smoker not in use outside. If outdoor cooking is occurring apply for outdoor cooking condition.
Inspector's notes
Observed tomato juice with a date marking of 1/13, roasted garlic in in oil with a date marking of 1/3 and kimchi with a date marking of 8/23.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ham, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, cooked green chilis on cook line all at a temperature between 45-46*F on cook line.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jul 26, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Hand sink was removed from bar area. Person in charge informed there shall be a hand sink in bar area at all times. Person in charge has moved to 3 compartment sink hand washing as a temporary solution. Wash, rinse and sanitizing of dishes shall be done in the kitchen until hand sink is replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Mar 19, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Andy Jaurigue ,Award: Not Participating
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.... Observed employee work with raw tuna place on grill take off gloves and place on new gloves without washing hands and began working with ready to eat foods. Employee took off gloves washed hands and placed on new gloves before working again at time of inspection. Person in charge informed when working with raw foods employees shall take off gloves wash hands and place on new gloves before working with ready to eat foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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.... Observed uncooked cookie dough with raw whole shelled in batch stored on top shelf over ready to eat foods. Person in charge informed foods with raw products shall be stored below ready to eat foods. Person in charge moved cookie dough to lower shelf below ready to eat foods at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 8, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report Emailed at time of inspection 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Andy Jaurigue
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources... Observed caramelized onions with a date marking of 11/28 and honey bacon with a date marking of 11/26. Person in charge informed TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Person in charge discarded items when date was seen. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers... Observed 3 spray bottles one with a blue liquid and two with yellow liquid under 3-compartment sink with no label. Person in charge informed Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Person in charge labeled spray bottles at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 9, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed Food Protection Manager certification parameters with Person in Charge. Discussed outdoor cooking with Person in Charge. Establishment needs prior approval from department before outdoor cooking. Provided Person in Charge Plan Review contact and information via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Andy J.
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. >>> In two door refrigerator, near warewashing area, observed a container of sliced turkey portioned in tightly wrapped plastic with internal temperature 50-52*F. Per Person in Charge (PIC), turkey was prepared placed in refrigerator approximately 2 hours prior. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. PIC placed turkey on sheet pan and moved to walk-in to facilitate cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 →