Kiki Rae's
A6219 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek 85331
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01186
Score based on 9 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
Apr 2, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed menu Consumer Advisory.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge onsite 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
Inspector's notes
On the cookline, observed three knives stored between equipment. Maintain easily cleanable storage. The knives were removed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 6, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep table in cookline with a consistent overall temperature of 49°F for all foods. 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 worked with inspector to separate foods that were in the prep table longer than four hours. All TCS foods improperly cold held longer than four hours were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. All other TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. PIC disposed of shredded and grated cheese. 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.
Inspector's notes
Sprayer nozzle behind bar had black residue accumulation inside of the nozzle. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC replaced and cleaned nozzle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Receptacle in both unisex bathrooms lacked a cover. 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
Jan 27, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed had washing sink a bar area blocked by strainer basket. Person in charge moved strainer at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 18, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Inspector's notes
Observed employee cutting ready to eat citrus for bar with no gloves.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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 preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Predefined Comment: RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jul 23, 2024Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheese, goat cheese, raw bacon, tuna, and cut tomatoes all at a temperature of 50-51 degrees in large prep top and reach in cooler at time of inspection. Person in charge explained items have been in reach in cooler for less than 4 hours.
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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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed large prep top on front line at an ambient air temperature of 51*F at time of inspection. All items were moved to walk in cooler at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: corrected at time of inspection
Jul 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheese, goat cheese, raw bacon, tuna, and cut tomatoes all at a temperature of 50-51 degrees in large prep top and reach in cooler at time of inspection. Person in charge explained items have been in reach in cooler for less than 4 hours.
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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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed large prep top on front line at an ambient air temperature of 55*F at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Apr 9, 2024Routine2 priorityall 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.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: Ryan Leander
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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.... Observed raw whole shelled eggs in walk in cooler stored above lettuce. Person in charge informed lettuce shall be stored above raw foods. Person in charge moved lettuce to shelf above raw whole shelled eggs. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 milk, ranch and key lime pie with whipped egg white on top in reach in cooler at servers station at a temperature of 49*F. Person in charge informed that all temperature sensitive products shall remain at a temperature of 41*F or below. Person in charge explained that the reach in cooler was filled with all products less than 2 hours before. Person in charge removed products and placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 18, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Correction of Priority Foundation violation #23 found during Routine Inspection on 8/15/2023 verified by district inspector on 8/18/2023. Person in Charge provided updated menu on 8/18/2023 via email. Menu uploaded to EDMS.Advisory Report emailed to Person in Charge.
Aug 15, 2023Routine2 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Re-Inspection for Priority Foundation violation #23 on 8/24/2023.Discussed Parasite Destruction Letter and Certified Food Protection Manager parameters with Person in Charge.Establishment is installing new outdoor walk-in refrigerator. Please continue to work with Plan Review and open remodel permit RM-10362 for walk-in.All prior OC-Reinspection items have been addressed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Isaiah H.
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. >>> At bar handwashing sink, observed ice and straw in basin of sink. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Discussed importance of proper handwashing sink operation and maintenance with Person in Charge. Ice and straw were removed from basin of sink. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. >>> On menu, observed skirt steak and frites and a bistro burger, made with ground beef, without an asterisk corresponding to disclosure footnote at bottom of menu. Per Person in Charge (PIC), steak and burger may be ordered undercooked. Animal foods that are served raw or undercooked must have disclosure by either describing the product as being raw or undercooked (i.e. raw oysters, burgers cooked to order) or by utilizing an asterisk directing them to a footnote that describes the item as being served raw or undercooked. Discussed importance of proper consumer advisory with Person in Charge and provided guidance document via email. Provide updated menu with corrected consumer advisory prior to Re-Inspection within 10 days. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →