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Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon

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47801 N Black Canyon Hwy, New River 85087

Food Establishment · Permit FD-27879

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

90
Excellent

New River restaurant avg: 98

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1000602023202420252026Aug 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 8, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 11, 2024 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Jul 24, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC knew biohazard clean-up procedure by heart but couldn't find written instructions. Provided county document for vomit clean-up.

2025

Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed general cleaning frequency and food storage.

Aug 22, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures provided, handwashing sink at the coffee bar area, cleaning frequency of cutting boards and utensils, lids for womens restroom trashcans

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the bar inside or the bar outside. 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. 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 build up of organic matter on the ice machine panel on the ice machines. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed bloody mary mix made on site with TCS tomato juice with 8/15 date marking, pico with TCS cut tomatoes with 8/12 and 8/13 date mark, cooked chili with bacon 8/14 date mark. 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). PIC was instructed to discard TCS food items past their 7 day date mark. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed fly killer at the time of inspection stored below the three compartment sink in the bar area. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed screen door in the kitchen area and the bar area with gaps along the edges exposing light to the outdoors. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Discussed filling gaps or air curtains with PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

May 7, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed remodel requirement before starting outdoor cooking at smoker, and safe food storage.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked wings being stored in sealed zipper bags in walk-in cooler. Items measured 65-70 degrees F, person in charge said they had been cooked nearly 2 hours prior. Bags were opened at time. Please ensure food items are cooled to 41 degrees F in shallow, open containers to allow for maximum heat transfer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

2024

Dec 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed asterisks on menu and date marking

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed chorizo with a date marking of 12/1, and pico de gallo with a date marking of 11/27 and 12/1 in walk in cooler.

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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: 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). 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. (2nd Consecutive Violation)

Jul 24, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed large portions of the floor missing floor tiles under main dishwasher. Observed a large amount of dirt and organic matter behind bar dishwasher and in drink storage room. 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. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Jul 11, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

Reinspection on 07/23/2024.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw beef being stored over ranch bottles. 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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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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed green salsa without date markings that was made over 24 hours prior per PIC. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the 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: 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. 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. Addl Notes: Observed old date marks past 7 days on Pico de Gallo. Also observed missing date markings older than 7 days per PIC on cooked ground sausage and chorizo. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed a large number of flies throughout entire establishment. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 07/23/2024.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed large portions of the floor missing floor tiles under main dishwasher. Observed a large amount of dirt and organic matter behind bar dishwasher and in drink storage room. 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. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Apr 4, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC emailed report.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-181Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alex S

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed many broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. There are cracks, gaps, or holes in the floor, walls, ceiling, which make it difficult to clean. Walls, ceilings, attached equipment in disrepair. PIC is working on getting flooring repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#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 fries under heat lamp at 110 degree F. Per PIC it was prepped 30 mins ago. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher. PIC heated fries back up to 135 degree F and turned up heat lamps temperature. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 cooked diced chicken in reach in unit under prep table at 50 degrees F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Chicken had been prepared longer than 4 hours prior to inspection. Chicken has been embargoed and discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Observed self serve cream cheese and half and half (containing milk) in the coffee shop being kept at ambient temperature with no policy in place. Written procedures have to be prepared in advance of utilizing this method. PIC was provided with guidance documents to write policy as well as time logs. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 8, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall 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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: BRANDON SUAREZ

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

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. Quat sanitizer in us in 3 compartment sink measured at 0 ppm. Employee remixed sanitizer to appropriate level of 200 ppm and called for repair. Discussed importance of checking sanitizer to insure appropriate level of 200 ppm to insure proper sanitization. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. Wiping cloths stored in bucket of quat sanitizer measured at 0 ppm. Employee remixed sanitizer to appropriate level of 200 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 30, 2023RoutinecleanA

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. Emailed report and confirmed. 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,Signer: ALEX SALANO

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 →