Tailgaters Sports Grill & IL Primo Pizza & Wings
A457 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80633
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure copy of Certified Food Protection Manager Certification is available onsite upon request.
Apr 9, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control and food contact surfaces.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager on site during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Ensure there is a certified food manager on site during operation hours by the next routine inspection. 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
Observed a gap under the back door in the kitchen area. Ensure the back door is repaired so there is no gap under the door that could potentially allow entrance to pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
2025
Nov 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 27, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Violation 33 has been corrected. Walk-in refrigeration was holding at 37°F at time of visit. Unit on roof above refrigeration was impacted from storm a couple of days ago and has been repaired.
Aug 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed illness reporting requirements with the manager.*Reinspection for Priority Foundation Violation #33, 4-301.11, will occur on or before Wednesday, August 27th.
Inspector's notes
Observed a variety of Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items located in the walk-in refrigerator registering internal temperatures between 46°F-50°F. Food items include cooked chicken wings, various deli meats, and cooked pastas. Upon further investigation, the walk-in unit was observed holding an ambient air temperature of 46°F. The establishment's temperature monitoring log indicated the walk-in was holding at 39°F at 4pm the day prior to the day of inspection. 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 manager contacted repair services at the time of inspection and confirmed a technician would be out the same day for repairs. The manager placed all TCS food on ice or moved to additional refrigeration/freezer units. In addition, observed cooked pastas (spaghetti & penne) located in a reach-in refrigeration unit registering internal temperatures between 47°-50°F. Per manager, the cooked pastas had been placed in the unit the night prior to inspection. The manager voluntarily discarded the pastas at the 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 the walk-in refrigerator holding an ambient air temperature of 46°F with a min/max thermometer. Monitored the walk-in refrigerator for over an hour with no change in temperature. Per manager, the unit was recorded as holding 39°F as of 4pm the day prior to inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. *24 Hour Reinspection
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Apr 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics with the project manager, general manager, and head chef: maintaining equipment fixed to the wall properly sealed at the wall/equipment juncture and providing a separate, dedicated water line for chemical dispensers at the mop sink.
2024
Dec 2, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the requirements regarding the storage of personal items in the kitchen area with the manager.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection there was not a Certified Food Protection Manager present on-site. 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. *2nd consecutive violation
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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
Sep 9, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Discussed, with kitchen manager, the importance of monitoring perishable food item temperatures with a probing thermometer to ensure proper cold-holding of Time/Temperature Control for Safety food items.-Provided guidance document on cleaning vomit/fecal matter via email.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection, the establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager present. 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
Observed the hand sink near the dishwashing area without adequate caulking at the wall juncture. All hand sinks and other fixed equipment shall be properly sealed to create a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Mar 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Dawn C. Report e-mailed.Inspector emphasized importance of routine monitoring of cold-holding temperatures for time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Dawn Clayton,Award: B
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. Chlorine sanitizer concentration at in-use mechanical dishwashers in dish pit and in bar area were both measured at <25ppm. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer concentrations are maintained at 50-100ppm. Person in charge (PIC) ran dishwasher in dish pit several times and concentration did not change. Chlorine concentration was measured at 50ppm at both machines after PIC replaced sanitizer containers and primed sanitizer lines. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed significant buildup of grease/food residue on nonfood contact surfaces of deep fryers, salamander grill, and pizza oven in primary cook line. Please ensure nonfood contact surfaces are kept clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Nov 29, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by David M. Report e-mailed.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: David Marker
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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 covered plastic containers of par-cooked chicken wings on low shelves in walk-in refrigerator. Please ensure cooling foods are cooled in containers and in equipment that will facilitate the cooling process. Person in charge (PIC) removed lids and moved containers of chicken wings to higher shelves in walk-in refrigerator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed sanitizer buckets in back of house (BOH) and bar area with quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer concentration measured at <150ppm. Please ensure quat sanitizer solutions are maintained at 200-400ppm. Employees remade sanitizer solutions at proper concentration during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed significant buildup of grease/food residue on nonfood contact surfaces of deep fryers, salamander grill, and pizza oven in primary cook line. Please ensure nonfood contact surfaces are kept clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 10, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Milton G. Report e-mailed.Reviewed when to wash hands with person in charge (PIC). Provided cooling logs and non-continuous cooking logs via e-mail.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Milton Gamez
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →