Caldwell County BBQ
B°18324 E Nunneley Rd, Gilbert 85296
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-23-04121
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to ice machine.
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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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Outside automatic handwashing soap dispenser was non functional at time of visit. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed queso in warmer with an internal temperature of 110-117*f at time of inspection. PIC stated cheese had been previously placed in warmer from stove top 30 minutes prior to inspection and were instructed to re-heat to 165*f for 15 seconds at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.
Feb 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report establishment has a catering event Wednesday
2025
Nov 26, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed utilizing other cooling units such as the walk-in during busy days and ensuring that items in the cooling process are left uncovered.
Sep 23, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink at ware washing station.
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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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Manager restocked the paper towel at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy grease and food debris accumulated on handle of refrigerator at food service area. Please 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
Jun 26, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an employee changing task and gloves without washing hands, employee was stopped, and manager was notified. Reviewed the handwashing requirements with manager, employee washed hands before changing gloves and going back to work at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.
Mar 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine3 priority1 coreD°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the upright cooler, multiple raw eggs crates placed over sour cream. discussed with manager. manager relocated raw eggs to a designated lower shelves. corrected
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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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the front service food warmer, cooked sausage and some pans of ribs at 106-114 deg f . discussed with manager. manager coached staff oven temp adjusted . food pans were reheated to 165 deg f in the oven. corrected
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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
in the back food prep. room upright cooler, multiple bags of shredded cheese noted at 48 -51 deg f . discussed with manager regarding keeping excess tcs in the walk-in cooler. per manager cheese brought to the front cooler set up for 2 days. suggested to utilize the facility walk-in cooler. manager relocated all excess tcs . please ensure all tcs is kept at 41 deg f . corrected
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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. 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
observed in the back food prep. area, noted some personal bags, clothing articles placed on the food prep. counters. discussed with facility manager regarding use of a designated area for employee personal items. manager removed all.
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6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
Sep 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--- No certified food protection manager (CFPM) available onsite at time of inspection. Per the current adopted FDA food code, there must be a CFPM on site for all shifts while operating. Obtain a certified food protection managers certification prior to the next routine inspection. **Discussed increasing the blowing power of the air curtains. A few flies were noted 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ben Hill
Feb 28, 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.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Ben J. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ben Jewett
2023
Oct 30, 2023RoutinecleanA°
Re-inspection for new catering permit.Met on-site with ManagerUpon re-inspection, all items have been correctedReport emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.:
Aug 29, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Add-on catering permit.The facility was not in operation at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Addison T
Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. 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. (1) Observed in-use ice machine stored in the storage barn. Provide an approved hand sink or relocate the ice machine into the kitchen Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength Observed domestic rated upright freezer stored in the barn. Replace with NSF commercial unit. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (1) Provide an RPZ backflow assembly (ASSE 1013) on the water line isolating the mister system. (2) Provide vacuum breakers on all exterior hose bibs. 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 →