Ray's Pizza
A4705 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek 85331
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-16188
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
May 13, 2026Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Time as a Control written procedures are faint and difficult to read. Please rewrite the procedures. Guidance document provided via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed soiled kitchen surfaces including shelving, exteriors of equipment, prep cooler handles, restroom surfaces, etc. Detail clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Women's restroom lacks a covered waste receptacle for feminine products. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector's notes
Observed floors and walls soiled with grease, sauce, etc. Clean physical facility frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Aug 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 14, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheese and tomato sauce at a temperature of 60*F on counter. Person in charge explained item has been out of cooler for 15min. Person in charge moved to time as a control until prep table is repaired.
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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. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaking AVB at mop sink.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Dec 4, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No CFPM on site at time of inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 4, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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: Not Participating,Signer: Jani Duranke
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.... Observed in use fryer basket with food debris in small grates. Person in charge informed food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned fryer baskets at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing... Observed chicken in cardboard box thawing at room temperature. Person in charge informed when thawing they shall use one of the approved procedures. Person in charge began thawing chicken in running cool water at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 16, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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: Not Participating,Signer: Laurant Duraku
Priority Foundation-7-202.12 (C), Pf: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator... Observed yellow bottle of Raid insect killer in the walk in cooler that is not in use and used as a dry storage area. Person in charge was informed all pest control must be done by a certified applicator. Person in charge discarded Raid insect killer at time of inspection. 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 →