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Abrazo

A

5227 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79728

Score based on 14 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

100
Excellent

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 5, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 10, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 2, 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 history14 on record

2026

Sep 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold held food items and test strip maintenance

May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Kitchen currently not in operation as Hospital Food Service. Hospital currently has no in-patient service. Kitchen is being utilized as nourishment room with only prepackaged shelf-stable food items and drinks and a few refrigerated prepackaged items such as sandwiches and butter packets. No food service employees present at time of inspection.

Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Kitchen currently not in operation as Hospital Food Service. Hospital currently has no in-patient service. Kitchen is being utilized as nourishment room with only prepackaged shelf-stable food items and drinks and a few refrigerated prepackaged items such as sandwiches and butter packets. No food service employees present at time of inspection. PIC was contacted by phone and discussed possible re-classification of permit. PIC stated they will check with their team and contact inspector as to how they wish to have their permit issued.

2025

Nov 10, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Verified 2 of 2 hand sinks are able to supply hot water of 100°F minimum.

Nov 5, 2025Routine1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

-- Using probing thermometer, observed water reaching maximum of 81°F for 2 of 2 hand sinks after running for several minutes. Reviewed MCESD requirements with PIC: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. A re-inspection will be conducted within 24 hours to verify establishment has hot water available for handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

Sep 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reminder: need to add backflow preventer to water line of coffee machine on front counter. ASSE 1022.Recommend: removing/disconnect large red hose from dish room area. It is attached to y valve which is not allowed. If hose attached to water line, water line will require an AVB or ASSE1011 on hose line. Of note: Both mop evs sinks are missing hot water handler. Repair/replace missing hot water handles. Detach t lines. We do not allow this chemical set up. Each mop sink would require an AVB or ASSE1011 on hose line. Emailed Maricopa County Chemical Mop sink set up to establishment Person IN Charge email.

Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ashley J.

Mar 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nohemi A.

2023

Dec 11, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that a Certified Food Protection Manager is onsite during the hours of food service operations.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Alyssa Klusovsky

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment----There is excess ice buildup in freezer along the top of the unit and in the bins where the food items are stored. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Sep 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Nohemi Abrego

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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 →