PlateScore

Shell Cave Creek Market

A°

31414 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59285

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

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

100
Excellent

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 30, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 10, 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 history7 on record

2026

Aug 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility is not currently selling hot food. No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility currently does not offer hot food, and is not bagging ice. No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Jun 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Jul 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No open TCS foods at time of inspection

Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Establishment has no open TCS food. Establishment bags their own ice 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: Lorraine Garcia

2023

Aug 30, 2023Routine3 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No open TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods available at establishment at time of inspection. No open TCS foods stored.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and printed.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: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lorraine G.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest >>> In back storage area, under shelving, near soda boxes and near office door, observed an accumulation of dead cockroaches. Dead or trapped pests shall be removed promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Please clean and maintain establishment free of dead pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>> At 3-compartment sink, observed base of water faucet leaking when water is turned on. All plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. Please repair leaking faucet. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed >>> Observed coved base in disrepair and separating from floor and wall in front of soda fountain station and near ice bag freezer on sales floor. Coved base shall be sealed to wall and floor. Please repair and maintain in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →