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Tatum Ranch Golf Club

A

29888 N Tatum Ranch Dr, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-43372

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

94
Excellent

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 3, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 12, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 15, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Sep 15, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.12

Inspector's notes

In the walk-in cooler, observed a package of tuna labeled to remove from package while thawing. PIC removed the tuna from the package at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.12 - Core: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking

Sep 8, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 22, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed some food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a knife stored between equipment on the line.Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Feb 19, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed menu consumer advisory. Please update seafood distributor's parasite destruction compliance letter.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed sticky tape for flies hung from ceiling in clean wares storage area. Relocate to area away from open food, prep areas and clean wares. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation

2025

Oct 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed grilled chicken in the prep table drawers across from the cook line at 52°F. 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. Per PIC, grilled chicken was in the prep table since day prior. 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.

Feb 27, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed salsa, pico de gallo, cooked sausage, and ham with no date marking in both the reach in cooler on the cook line and walk in cooler.

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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. (2nd consecutive violation)

2024

Nov 12, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed rice cakes with a discard date of 11/11, turkey with a discard date of 11/05, ham with a discard date of 11/11 and roast beef with a discard date of 11/11 in reach in coolers on cook line.

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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.

Oct 16, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 3, 2024Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked beans, chili with cooked beef and beans, mayo based sauces pizza sauce, cooked artichokes, ham, turkey, pastrami, raw shrimp, raw tuna, raw bacon, sliced cheese, shredded cheese, and cottage cheese all in walk in cooler at a temperature of 45-47*F at time of inspection. All items have been in walk-in cooler for longer than 4 hours prior to temperatures being taken.

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Repeat Violation 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: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive violation

Jul 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked beans, chili with cooked beef and beans, mayo based sauces pizza sauce, cooked artichokes, ham, turkey, pastrami, raw shrimp, raw tuna, raw bacon, sliced cheese, shredded cheese, and cottage cheese all in walk in cooler at a temperature of 45-47*F at time of inspection. All items have been in walk-in cooler for longer than 4 hours prior to temperatures being taken.

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Repeat Violation 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: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive violation

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk in cooler at a temperature of 43.3*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 within 24 hours.

Feb 13, 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,Embargo Lbs: 5.5,Signer: Antone Benuich

#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.... Observed mechanical ware washing machine at 0ppm of chlorine sanitation solution. Person in charge informed chlorine solution shall remain between 50-100ppm per manufacturers instructions. Person in charge moved to 3 compartment sink to sanitize utensils and equipment at a time of inspection. 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 sliced tomatoes and cooked potatoes fries at a temperature of 49-50*F in reach in cooler on cook like placed in cooler for over 4 hours. Person in charge informed all temperature sensitive items shall remain at or below 41*F at all times. Person in charge discarded items at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 17, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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 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: Antone Bencich

This address holds 2 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →