Wigwam Golf
A451 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park 85340
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15899
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. ----Reviewed the following with person in charge: air drying of equipment, thawing, time as a control (documentation)
Mar 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - salad dressings in walk-in cooler)--Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (Backflow Prevention, Air Gap - Air gap is less than 1 inch drain of ice machine)
Inspector's notes
North egress door to kitchen has considerable gap at bottom of door. Repair outer openings to prevent the entry of pests and weather. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Jun 10, 2025Routine4 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - bar mechanical dishwasher)--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - Thousand Island dressing)
Inspector's notes
On walk-in cooler shelves, ground beef found stored above fish products. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Thawed ROP tuna found in walk-in cooler found in packaging.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: 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: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Cutting board surface at food preparation cooler has scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Sliding dual lid ice cover at the bar has buildup of residues
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 18, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control (i.e. - capacities of cold holding equipment); --Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, Handled (i.e. - use of ice scoop at drink station); --Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - cut fruit)--Food Received at Proper Temperature (i.e. - food deliveries)
Inspector's notes
White ice shovel and ice paddle found at ice maker with residue build up on surfaces.
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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. Predefined Comment: Properly clean all food-contact surfaces to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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. Addl Notes: Mechanical food slicer found with dried food residue throughout food contact surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Properly clean mechanical slicer prior to use. PIC unplugged mechanical slicer and instructed food workers to properly clean slicer prior to use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Cutting board surface at food preparation cooler has scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Nov 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - bar dishwasher)--Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (i.e. - bar area)
Aug 6, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Date Marking
Inspector's notes
TCS foods (i.e. - cheese, coleslaw, etc...) found in drawers of food prep cooler on cook line found at internal temperatures of 47*F - 53*F. Per food employee, foods were recently placed in unit, but food temperatures were not monitored .
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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 voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Pan of prime rib found with date mark of 7/28 found in walk-in cooler. A food shall be discarded if: o It exceeds the 7 days at 41ᵒF, except time it is frozen Prime rib was embargoed (see embargo sheet).
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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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Ceiling surfaces (dry storage and cook line) and flooring (cracked floor and base cove tiles) found throughout food preparation/ware washing area.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 14, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cooling time & temperaturesProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all 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-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 50,Signer: Chris McLean
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Large container of cooked chili found in walk-in cooler at an internal temperature of 57*F. Per food employee, chili was prepared and placed in walk-in cooler on 3/13/24. No evidence was provided to distinguish time and temperature of cooling process. When cooling, ensure that the food starting from 135°F reaches 70°F within 2 hours and reaches 41°F or less in 4 hours (for a total of 6 hours from the time it is 135°F to 41°F or less. Chili was embargoed (see embargo sheet). ----------- PIC voluntarily discarded chili at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 21, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper date marking & disposition (i.e. - black beans, bacon cheddar sauce)--Testing devices for chemical sanitizer (i.e. - quaternary ammonia)--Proper cooling time & temperaturesProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Date Marking"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.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Chris McLean
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Wiping cloths found in buckets with low sanitizing concentration. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution of proper sanitizing concentration. -------- Food employee remade sanitizing solution of proper concentration in buckets at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Structural surfaces throughout to food preparation, warewashing, and storage areas showing signs of disrepair (i.e.- ceiling in dry storage area). Repair structural surfaces so that they are smooth, durable, water resistant, and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 7, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper date marking & disposition--Hands clean & properly washed (i.e. - manual ware washing between loading and unloading mechanical dishwasher)--Properly storing utensils to prevent contamination (i.e.-hanging at ware washing area)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all 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-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Peter Galletta
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Raw beef on baking tray being stored cooling beans found in walk-in cooler. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection. Properly store raw animal foods in a manner to prevent possible overhead contamination. ---------- PIC rearranged beans in walk-in at time of inspection to avoid possible overhead contamination from raw animal foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength Witnessed cracked plastic containers on storage shelves. Remove from service cracked and damage food equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-603.12, C: Precleaning Witnessed day dots on stored containers. Removed day dots prior to cleaning of food equipment. 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 →