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American Legion

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6272 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01663

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 6, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 28, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 18, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed ROP and different types of sanitizers

2024

Nov 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 28, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report received

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

Inspector's notes

Observed in use mechanical ware washing machine in kitchen with a chlorine concentration of 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge informed when using chlorine as a sanitizer it shall remain between 50-100ppm at all times per manufacturers instructions. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed shredded cheese, sliced cheese, ranch and sour cream all at a temperature of 68*F at a time of inspection in furthest reach in cooler in kitchen. Ambient air temperature of reach in cooler at 68*F measured with min max thermometer person in charge informed reach in cooler shall not be used until it can remain at 41*F or below at all times.

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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: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2023

Oct 6, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted with Badge #151No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QC-MB,Signer: Regina Cammarato

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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 a bag of cooked ground beef with no date marking label in the reach in cooler by the dry storage racks. The person in charge stated the food was cooked two days ago and made note to date mark the food. Discussed 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed build up of soils and dark organic matter on the fan inside the refrigerator by the back storage room. The refrigerator also had accumulation of food debris and spoilage on the side walls and bottom shelf. Discussed cleaning frequency to prevent contamination of food. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →