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Tonto Verde Association Golfcourse

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18401 E El Circulo Dr, Rio Verde 85263

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03152

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

93
Excellent

Rio Verde restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 4, 2023 — Routine — score 68 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 5, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 29, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 5, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 28, 2026 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Apr 30, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed residue on upper interior surface of the kitchen icemaker bin. Clean/sanitize more frequently. 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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Inspector's notes

In the bar, observed several items, including steak sauce bottles stored within the splash zone of the handwashing sink. Items relocated by PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

Jan 28, 2026Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed datemarking of RTE TCS food, filed and dated shellstock tags, food storage procedures, Consumer Advisory on menu, and variance requirements. Please update seafood distributor's parasite destruction compliance letter to current year, 2026.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No single use towels available for use at the hand sink in the bar. Towels obtained during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-204.115

Inspector's notes

No irreversible high temp measuring device available for the three high temperature mechanical dishwashers. Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. An approved thermometer was ordered at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-204.115 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices. 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.

2025

Nov 5, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed defrosted ROP packaged raw salmon in the downstairs walk-in fridge. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Aug 29, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed shredded cheese and cooked chicken in prep table unit with a temperature of 50°F. 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. PIC placed the out-of-temperature foods in the reach-in fridge at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

May 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 8, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

2024

Dec 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed: downstairs ice machine, ice baths and pulled from freezer dates

Jun 5, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Chris F.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.... Observed salsa, aoli, cooked corn, house made horse radish all at a temperature of 48-51*F in reach in cooler of cook line. Person in charge informed all temperature sensitive items shall remain at or below 41*F at all times. Person in charge discarded items after temperatures were taken. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 1, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 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: B,Signer: Chris F.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use... Observed raid rodent repellent, spray insecticide and insect traps in large metal tin by ware washing machine. Person in charge informed they shall not have pesticides in their facility if not done by a certified pest control applicator. Person in charge discarded pesticides at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 4, 2023Routine2 priority2 coreall 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.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Aaron Saldana,Review Notes: QA,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Embargo Lbs: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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..........At bar, employee cutting ready to eat lemons with bare hands. Employee discarded lemon. Instructed employee to wash hands and don gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of glove usage when working with ready to eat foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority3-502.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-502.12 (A, B4, C, D2b-e, and E1), P: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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/3978/Food-Variances .........At salad station in cold holding drawer, reduced oxygen packaged fish. Per manager, establishment reduced oxygen packaged the fish from fresh fish. Fish packages were opened at time of inspection. Discontinue the reduced oxygen packaging of fresh fish. (C) Except for FISH that is frozen before, during, and after PACKAGING and bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use, a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT may not PACKAGE FISH using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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. .......At salad station, cut lettuce/ 65*F prepared and cooling in covered container. Employee moved cut lettuce to shallow uncovered pan to walk in cooler to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation ..........In prep area, employee cutting raw meat and using dry wiping cloth to wipe hands and knife in between slices. Instructed employee on using sanitizer wiping cloths on in use utensils. 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 →