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Mountain View Pub

B°

7033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-53692

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

86
Good

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 2, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 22, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 2, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 26, 2026 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)82
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

May 26, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The food manager certififaction was not available for the person in charge onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Maintain the certification available for review. 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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed ready to eat (RTE) TCS food held beyond 7 day discard date including house prepared, tomato based cocktail sauce/5-17 and cut watermelon/5-15. 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). 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.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

In refrigerator, observed vacuum packages of salmon labeled "Keep Frozen. Remove from packaging to thaw." All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Staff instructed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.14

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen seafood being thawed under running water in the warewashing sink. Use the dedicated food prep sink (without a chemical dispenser and lines) for food prep purposes. The container of shrimp was relocated to the proper sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation

Feb 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 16, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed ceviche marinade, tomato sauce, and pizza sauce in walk-in cooler over seven days past their dates of preparation. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

Aug 22, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed sliced cheese in prep table closest to the flattop with a temperature of 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, cheese had been recently refilled (within one hour) and was placed below into the reach-in fridge to rapidly cool. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed homemade pizza sauce in the walk-in fridge labeled 8/7, beyond the 7-day limit of RTE/TCS foods. 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). 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.

May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Spoke to person in charge about keeping the fly fans on while the kitchen doors are open to prevent pest intrusion.

2024

Nov 20, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored in large reach in cooler behind salad prep station on the top shelf. Raw whole shelled eggs were stored above pasta cooked beef and other ready to eat items.

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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. Predefined Comment: 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked tuns, cut tomatoes, coleslaw, tomato ceviche sauce, cooked mashed potatoes, and cooked rice all at a temperature between 45-47*F in prep table reach in cooler nearest to flat top grill. Observed pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and queso dip in reach in nearest to pizza oven all at a temperature of 47-49*F at time of inspection. Person in charge explained all items have been in reach in coolers for more than 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: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jul 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall 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.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: Artoro G

#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 cut tomatoes, ceviche juice with tomatoes, coleslaw all at a temperature of 44-45*F in front line prep top. Person in charge explained they have been in the cooler for over 4 hours and discarded items at time of inspection. Observed grilled chicken, sliced turkey, raw hamburger and pastrami all at a temperature of 45-47*F in low cooler under grill. Person in charge explained they have only been in cooler for 2 hours. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed boiled eggs, mozzarella cheese, and ham in prep top coolers at pizza station at a temperature of 45-46*F. Person in charge explained they have been in cooler for over 4 hours and discarded items at time of inspection. Person in charge informed all temperature sensitive items shall remain at or below 41*F at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 2, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 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: B,Signer: Miguel Castelan

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-202.11

Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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 metal strainer above 3 compartment sink with large whole near rim of strainer and protruding metal wires where the hole was located. Person in charge was informed that food contact surfaces shall be easily cleanable. Strainer was discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 9, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed Time as Control with Person in Charge.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: 9,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Craig G.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. >>> In bottom portion of end cookline refrigerated make table, across from the warewashing area, observed an open container of raw, marinated chicken stored directly on top of raw, portioned salmon. Raw animal foods shall be separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented. Discussed importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination with Person in Charge. Raw chicken was moved for proper storage. 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. 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. >>> In furthest downstairs walk-in refrigerator, observed a container of homemade cheese sauce with date mark 8/2 and a container of pizza sauce with date mark 7/29 held under refrigeration past the 7 day discard date. A ready to eat, TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) food shall be discarded if it exceeds the 7 days at 41?F, except time it is frozen. Discussed importance of date mark disposition with Person in Charge. Cheese sauce and pizza sauce were discarded at time of inspection (see embargo form). 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: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use >>> On shelf above handwashing sink, near side exterior kitchen door, observed a can of Black Flag foaming insect killer and a can of Zevo insect spray. Restricted use chemicals such as insecticides shall not be stored at food establishments. Discussed importance of certified pest applicators for use of insecticides with Person in Charge. Insecticide cans discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →