Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse

B°

7212 E Ho Hum Rd, Carefree 85377

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70061

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Carefree restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 12, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In prep cooler/45.7F on the line, observed TCS food holding over 41F including chorizo/49F, cheese slices/44F, shredded cheese/45F, cooked corn/45F, cooked crab/47F, etc. 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. The foods had been placed in the unit less than 2 hours prior and were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. PIC scheduled repair of the unit. 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.

Apr 1, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please update seafood distributor's parasite compliance letter to current year.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Near the salad table, observed two knives stored soiled on the magnetic strip. All food-contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Knives were removed, and staff instructed to clean/sanitize the magnetic strip. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

2025

Oct 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice scoop and handle stored in ice machine at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Oct 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed: Cooling begins at 135*F, reasoning for thawing methods for fish, why food not fully cooked shall be stored as raw and bottles used for food

Jul 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 7, 2024Routine1 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.Report delivered via email 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.Signer: Anthony A,Award: A

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods... Observed grill in kitchen with large holes in grates and metal grates broken. Person in charge explained that there is a new gill being ordered. Observed leaks in ceiling of outdoor walk in cooler. Person in charge explained they will have maintenance come to fix leaks. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.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: Sunny Sherard

Aug 29, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance for foodborne illness risk factor violation # [20], [3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)] has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Plan visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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 602-506-6824Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B,Signer: Cristian T. ,Food Manager Licenses: 2

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

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-203.12, Pf: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. >>> Establishment serves fresh mussels. Observed no last date of sale on previous shellstock tags. Maintain and retain tags for 90 calendar days from date recorded on tag or label using an approved record keeping system that keeps records in a chronological order. Discussed importance of last date of sale on shellstock tags with Person in Charge. 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. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. >>> In small, refrigerated drawers at end of cookline, near salad station, observed raw beef filets, raw chicken, raw pork with internal temperatures 45*-49*F when measured with inspector and establishment probe thermometers. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Per Person in Charge (PIC), raw beef, raw chicken and raw pork were held in drawers less than 1.5 hours. PIC moved raw meats to walk-in to rapidly cool to 41*F or below. Per PIC, refrigerated drawers were serviced a few hours prior to inspection. Ambient temperature of drawers 42.4*F. PIC stated TCS foods will be iced for holding on the cookline during service. 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. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>> At handwashing sink behind satellite kitchen, observed a leak from basin drain. Repair drain pipe to ensure plumbing system is maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →