PlateScore

The Heritage At Carefree

A

36590 N Pima Rd, Carefree 85377

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09019

Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Carefree restaurant avg: 94

Compare with another

Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 25, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 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 history12 on record

2026

May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of dish machine sanitizer and possible use of time as a control for butter packets during dinner

Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed equipment cleaning and monitoring for wear-and-tear. Also discussed test strip expirations, unused/broken equipment removal, freezer door maintenance, and possible use of time as a control for butter packets during dinner service.

2025

Sep 8, 2025Routine2 coreA

Discussed maintaining slicer clean while not in use, labeling of chemical bottles, and non-continuous cooking procedures.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice machine rear shoot area with a build up of black and yellow organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of ice around the seals of walk-in freezer preventing it from sealing off from the walk-in fridge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Jul 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding and non-continuous cooking procedures. Emailed non-continuous cooking guidance documents

May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted primarily in Spanish.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures; date marking procedures; chemical labeling procedures; chemical storage procedures. Reminder: need to be minimum 1" Air gap from RPZ to drain line. All plating and serving needs to be completed in main permitted kitchen. Recommend: caulk around main hand sink. Replace 6 burnt lights throughout the kitchen areas. Remove all cups and lids from bathroom areas. Deep clean deli slicer before usage.

Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rachel M.

Mar 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Must be present during hours of operation 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Brian B.

2023

Dec 14, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Yolonda P.

Sep 25, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: pest monitoring, cleaning frequency of dishes, menu, and cooking temperaturesNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Inspected with RS# 815On 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-181Award: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Yolanda Preciado

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 →