Tailgaters Il Primo
B28234 N Tatum Blvd, Cave Creek 85331
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55507
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 3, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed non-continuous cooking and menu consumer advisory for burger and fried egg items. Emailed guidance documents.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
In refrigerators, observed ready to eat TCS food held more than 7 days including portioned salsas/7-21, boiled shelled eggs/7-19, and tomato cocktail sauce/6-24. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed broken refrigerator and freezer door handles with frayed duct tape lining the edges. Maintain surfaces in good repair and smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Mar 16, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed menu consumer advisory and non-continuous cooking procedures. Emailed guidance documents.
Inspector's notes
The person in chage onsite is not certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
In the bar, no single use towels were available at the handwashing sink.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.
2025
Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 16, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed:Why food contact surfaces shall be stored on Smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent surfaces,Why hood shall be cleaned frequently enough to prohibit accumulation of grease,Why hand sink shall only be used for hand washing,Slow draining floor sink,Reasons why food and single use utensils shall be stored 6inches off of floor,Reasons why dirty utensils shall not be stored at expo.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee with gloves on grab raw chicken out of frier basket place into plastic container place onto rolling cart bring items into walk in cooler, go outside to throw away trash come back inside and begin touching in use utensils on cook line. Employee took off gloves washed hands and began working again. Cart and contaminated utensils were cleaned 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked artichokes in pizza reach in cooler with a date marking of 10/2 and pizza sauce with a date marking of 10/8 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. 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. 2ns consecutive
Inspector's notes
Observed two knives stored between prep-top cooler and wall. Knives, spatulas, etc., between uses shall not be stored between wall and table or between pieces of equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Jul 12, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken wings near fryer at a temperature of 80*F person in charge explained they were placed there at 12pm temperature was taken at 2:10pm and item is not on time as a control documentation. Person in charge placed item into walk in cooler to rapidly cool at time of inspection. Observed ham, lettuce and blue cheese all at a temperature of 45*F in prep top cooler at servers' station at a temperature of 45*F. Person in charge explained they have been in prep top overnight and were discarded 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed pizza sauce with a date marking of 7/4, ham 7/5, house made alfredo sauce 6/29 and chili with meat and beans 7/2.
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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.
Apr 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Spoke to PIC about copper mule cups at bar (cups not in use at time of 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: A,Signer: Scott Stewart
2023
Dec 4, 2023Routine1 priority2 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.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: Joey Cash
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.... Observed blue rags in hand washing sink in back of kitchen nearest to the back exit. Person in charge informed handwashing sinks must remain accessible at all times. Person in charge removed rags at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 Peperoni, ham, salami, and tomato at front prep table in servers station all at a temperature of 44-46*F. Person in charge informed that all temperature sensitive foods must remain at a temperature of 41*F or less at all times. Items were placed in prep table less than 4 hours prior. Person in charge removed items and placed into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers... Observed spray bottle with pink liquid in spray bottle near dish washing area. Person in charge informed working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Person in charge dumped out liquid from spray bottle at time of inspection Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jul 25, 2023Routine1 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.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Joey C.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>> In women's restroom, observed handwashing sink, closet to door, with the cold faucet handle in disrepair. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. Person in Charge stated repair service has been contacted. Please repair cold faucet handle. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →