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Roadhouse

6900 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20950

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

87
Good

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 1, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 18, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 10, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 22, 2024 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 14, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)May 18, 2026 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)89
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

May 18, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge on site is not a certified food manager. 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.

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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

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

Inspector's notes

No single use towels available at the handwash sink in the bar. Staff provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *2nd Consecutive violation

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Repeat Violation 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

In walk-in cooler, observed sliced ham and beef without datemarks. Staff indicated that these ready to eat meats were removed from the freezer two days prior. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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.

Jan 14, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed Consumer Advisory on menu. Emailed guidance document.

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

Inspector's notes

No single use towels available at both kitchen handwashing sink. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed dark residue inside ice maker bin. Properly 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.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed two containers of frozen meatballs thawing at room temperature. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Instructed PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2025

Oct 20, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Body fluid cleanup procedures handout provided with inspection report.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked chicken wings at 50-60 °F in prep cooler. Person in charge stated that wings had been placed in cooler the day prior. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all time/temperature control for safety (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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC 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.

Sep 9, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Aug 15, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above cheese. 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.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Ice dispenser observed to have brown organic residue growing along the ice ramp. Cleaning must be done in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed warewashing machine with 0ppm chlorine dispensing at time of inspection. Multiple different runs of the machine with priming and checking of the sanitizer bucket in between did not fix the issue. Chlorine sanitizer levels must be between 50-100ppm in order to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. Warewashing was moved to 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

No chlorine test strips were available on-site at time of inspection for automatic warewasher. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing 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.

Apr 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Oct 22, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

2nd consecutive violation: No CFPM onsite 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.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee grab raw ground beef and place into Ziplock bag then began touching rolling card and clean dry rags. Cart was cleaned and rags were stored as dirty at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored above ranch and other sauces in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed ground beef stored over lemons, and beef stored over tortillas in walk in cooler.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed sliced ham, roast beef, turkey, boiled eggs, cooked chicken wings, and ground beef without a date marking at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jul 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking when freezing products.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Food manager 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed dish machine at a chlorine sanitation concentration of 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge was informed to move to 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize dishes and equipment 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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: Rick Stahl

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.... Observed chicken tenders and grilled chicken tenders both at a temperature of 105*F-110*F sitting next to grill at time of inspection. Person in charge informed when hot holding foods they shall remain at a temperature of 135*F at all times. Person in charge explained that they have been out for less than 1 hour. Person in charge placed items on grill to rapidly reheat at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 18, 2023Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was delivered at time of inspectionOn 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: Rick Stahl

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

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination>>> Observed food in Bashas plastic bag stored in the walk-in cooler on the second shelf near food for establishment use. Multiple types of meats in reduced oxygen packaging placed in a metal bowl in the walk in freezer. PIC explained that the food in the bag and meat in the metal bowl is the owners and will not be for sale at the establishment. PIC was advised to move to a separate bin from food used for the establishment.>>> Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained>>>Observed drain located underneath metal ice bin used for service in bar, did not have a dome grate. Person in charge explained that the dome grate broke last week and they are ordering a new one. Dome-grate is to keep debris from entering drain and plumbing.>> Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 1, 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at establishment during time of inspection. Per paragraphs 2-102.12(A) and 2-102.20(B) the Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager and per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Please obtain additional necessary certificate(s) and maintain at establishment prior to next routine inspection. Via email, provided owner with CFPM information including classes/exams in Spanish. 4th consecutive violation. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Ahndria V.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers >>> On floor underneath kitchen warewashing machine, observed two unlabeled spray bottles - one with a red liquid and one with an orange liquid. Per employee, spray bottles contained grill/oven cleaner and degreaser. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Discussed with Person in Charge importance of properly labeling all chemical spray bottles. Spray bottles were labeled 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 →