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Firerock Country Club

A°

16000 E Firerock Country Club Dr, Fountain Hills 85268

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-33216

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

95
Excellent

Fountain Hills restaurant avg: 91

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 31, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 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 history14 on record

2026

May 28, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Via email, provided information on obtaining a variance for reduced oxygen packaging.A facilities inspection was conducted today. No food service or food preparation at time of inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.A facilities inspection was conducted today. Reviewed with managers: stocked handwashing sinks, min/max irreversible waterproof thermometer, test strips, probe thermometers, bodily fluid clean up kits.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

Jan 5, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Nov 10, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 6, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 20, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jun 17, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 15, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling and datemarking procedures. No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Dec 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 4, 2024Routine1 priority3 foundationall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility may be undergoing renovations in the future. Prior to any changes are made in the facility, submit a remodel application to and obtain approval from MCESD. Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

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

Inspector's notes

No single use towels at the hand sink in the snack shop downstairs. 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.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed filed shellstock tags without last served/sold dates. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Reviewed requirements with PIC who will train staff as needed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

In the walk-in cooler, observed date marked containers of beef stock/10-23, veal stock/10-13 and hydrated beef base/10-13. 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). Datemarks must reflect when RTE/TCS food has been removed from the freezer. 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.

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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.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

In the walk-in cooler, observed cooked pork belly in vacuum packaging that was carried out in the facility. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. All reduced oxygen packaging was opened at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances.

Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility may be undergoing renovations in the future. Prior to any changes are made in the facility, submit a remodel application to and obtain approval from MCESD. Information available at: https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-CenterConfirmed the emailed report was received.

Apr 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please ensure salmon distributor's parasite destruction compliance letter is updated to current year, 2024.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 2,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Josh Bracher

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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.......No soap available at the handwashing sink in the server station. Soap provided. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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........No single use towels available in the bar. Disposable towels provided. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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.......In reach-in cooler, observed tomato jam prepared in house on 3-27. In walk-in cooler, observed garlic -in-oil mixture prepared 4-8. Serve ready-to-eat(RTE) TCS food within seven days of preparation date of oldest RTE TCS ingredient with the preparation date counting as Day 1. The tomato jam and garlic-in-oil were voluntarily discarded by the person-in-charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 31, 2023Routine2 coreA

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.Reviewed preparation procedures for kimchee. Confirmed the emailed report was received.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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kevin Schow

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing...In walk-in cooler, observed sealed packages of ahi tuna labeled to remove from package when thawing. Follow package instructions. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.11

Core-4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) , C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens....In the bar, observed several cocktail strainers stored on the splash guard and within the splash zone of the handwashing sink. The utensils were relocated away from the sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →