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The Creek Patio Grill

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28244 N Tatum Blvd, Cave Creek 85331-6302

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73733

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

84
Good

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 10, 2023 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 25 (5 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 4, 2024 — Routine — score 55 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 21, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 7, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 11, 2026 — Routine — score 68 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)68
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history16 on record

2026

Aug 11, 2026Routine2 priority2 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

In the bar, observed the final rinse of the in-use dishwasher at 0-10ppm using chlorine test strips. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Maintain final rinse concentration at 50-100ppm. : Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Staff to use the warewashing sink or kitchen dish machine until this dishwasher is repaired and cleaning/sanitizing correctly. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

On the cookline, observed two small pans of grilled onions/ 120-128F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. The onions were in a water bath that was not placed correctly over the heat source. The onions were within safe time holding parameters, reheated to 165F and returned to the corrected water bath. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed prep cooler lid held togethter with duct tape and damaged interior prep cooler door liner with foam interior exposed. Maintain all surfaces smooth, non-absorbent, 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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed damaged wall and ceiling surfaces including a large section of wall in hallway to restrooms that is tightly covered with a sheet of plastic, hole in kitchen ceiling, A/C intake grill missing, damaged base coving near the ice maker, damaged wall surfaces between the walk-in and syrup boxes, hole around waterline penetration beneath the handwashing sink near the walk-in cooler, etc. Observed cloth towels around floor basin grate covers. Repair surfaces as needed and maintain in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 7, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please update seafood distributors' parasite compliance letters to current year, 2026.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

In the bar, observed no detectable chlorine in final rinse of in-use mechanical dishwasher. . Wares were sent to the kitchen dishwasher for proper cleaning/sanitizing and repair service was immediately scheduled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.

2025

Oct 24, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

Oct 14, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed all Ready-to-eat TCS foods in the prep table tops in the kitchen had no date marking. According to PIC, standard kitchen procedure was to keep RTE/TCS foods in the prep tables without disposing or moving them to a walk-in overnight , thus the RTE/TCS food in the prep tables are required to be date marked. 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). Spoke to PIC about proper date marking and created a plan to facilitate date marking of all food in prep tables. PIC agreed to date mark al food in prep tables and have date marking plan in effect at time of re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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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.

Jul 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is currently on a stipulated agreement with MCESD at time of inspection establishment found to be in compliance with agreement.

May 29, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 21, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Reviewed utensil storage and cooling with person in charge

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken wings stored in walk in cooler at a temperature of 46*F cooked 2 days prior to temperatures being taken. Salsa and taco sauce with sour cream stored outside of prep cooler at a temperature of 67-70*F person in charge explained items were taken out of cooler over 4 hours prior to temperatures being taken. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored in small reach in cooler next to fryer at a temperature of 45-46*F and were placed into cooler over 4 hours prior to inspection at time of inspection. All items were discarded 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. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. (4th Consecutive Violation)

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed wine bottle stored in ice used for consumption at bar area at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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: Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Oct 24, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 4, 2024Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Reviewed: why to have Hand soap at every hand washing station, why to label toxic chemicals, and the reasons for asterisks on menu

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee grab raw prime rib with gloves then begin working with tongs, and ranch bottle without washing hands or changing gloves.

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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. Employees washed hands placed on new gloves and began working at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored on top of sealed mayonnaise boxes on second shelf above butter, and lettuce on bottom shelf.

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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

(3rd consecutive violation) Observed hermetically sealed lamb chops in metal tray on cook line at a temperature of 60*F, marsala sauce with cooked mushrooms on cook line outside of cold holding unit at a temperature of 70*F, salmon in small reach in cooler nearest to fryer with a temperature of 47*F and plastic container of raw chicken with a temperature of 51*F.

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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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jul 10, 2024Routine1 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 raw cod, raw shrimp, and raw chicken all at a temperature of 45*F in prep top and reach in cooler nearest to fryer on cook line. Person in charge explained items were placed into cooler less than four hours prior to temperatures being taken.

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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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd consecutive violation.

Feb 14, 2024Routine5 priorityall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 5 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.Review Complete: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 8.5,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Cory Dugan,Review Notes: QA - MB (D report)

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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 employee at bar cutting limes used for customers drinks with no gloves touching the limes. Employee informed they shall use gloves when working with ready to eat foods. Employee washed hands, put on gloves, then began working with limes again. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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.... Observed bar tender cutting limes used for drinks move to cash register use phone place back on gloves and begin cutting limes. Person in charge and employee informed when moving tasks they shall take off gloves wash hands and place new gloves on and begin working with ready to eat foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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 in use 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 primed ware washing machine at time of inspection and sanitized dishes with a sanitation solution concentration 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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... Observed roast in cooler made in the morning and placed into cooler at 10am temperature was taken at 2pm at 80*F. Person in charge had no cooling logs at time of inspection. Person in charge informed they shall be cooling temperature sensitive products within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F and 41°F or less. Person in charge discarded roast at 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 raw chicken, pork, beef, lamb chops, cut lettuce, ranch dressing cooked pulled pork, cut tomatoes crem brule, all at a temperature of 45-47*F. Person in charge informed inspector all products out of temperature were delivered by supplier at 11am temperatures were taken at 2pm. Person in charge informed they shall move all temperature sensitive items to produce cooler to rapidly cool in the remaining hour. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 4, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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: Not Participating,Signer: Michael Fischer

#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... Observed spray can of Raid pest killer in the back of the kitchen near the mop sink. Person in charge informed a restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by a certified applicator. Person in charge discarded bottle of Raid at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 24, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control virtual webinar class on 08/24/2023. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.

Aug 15, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Re-Inspection conducted for Priority Violation #49 found during Routine Inspection on 8/10/2023.Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Cory D.

Aug 10, 2023Routine2 priorityC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Re-Inspection for Priority Violation #49 on 8/15/2023.A pattern of non-compliance for Priority violation # [13], [3-302.11 (A1-2)] has been noted during this inspection. The People in Charge have agreed to attend the Department’s Active Managerial Control Class on August 24th from 8:45am-11:00am and September 6th from 8:45-11:00am.Discussed handwashing sink operation and in-use utensil storage with Person in Charge.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may 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 602-506-6824Food Manager Licenses: 3,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Cory D. ,Review Notes: QC-MB,Review Complete: CHECKED

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. >>> In refrigerated make table next to fryers, observed a container of raw shrimp stored under containers of raw chicken. In main walk-in refrigerator, observed a case of raw lamb stored underneath open containers of raw chicken. Types of raw animal foods with different cooking temperatures 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, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas. Discussed importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination with Person in Charge. Raw shrimp and raw lamb were 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. Repeat Violations: 3rd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law >>> In mop sink area, observed condensation pipes draining into a floor drain with an accumulation of standing water. Per Person in Charge, floor drain is in disrepair and unable to properly drain from establishment. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair to prevent contamination, backflow issues or potential health hazards. Repair floor drain and maintain in good repair prior to Re-Inspection within 3 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →