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Verde River Golf and Social Club

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28509 N Verde River Way, Rio Verde 85263

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82278

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

96
Excellent

Rio Verde restaurant avg: 96

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 3, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 5, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 23, 2025 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Nov 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 5, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed soiled and dusty surfaces (like shelving, equipment, condiment containers, etc) from the recent dust storm. Clean and maintain throughout as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please update seafood distributor's parasite compliance letter to current year, 2026. No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 29, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please update seafood distributor's parasite destruction compliance letter to current year. Provided PIC with non-continuous cooking guidance document.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Pass through window is kept open. Close between service or install a fly exclusion air curtain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

2025

Nov 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 23, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM was on-site at time of inspection. 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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed sliced tomatoes in prep table marked 7/8. 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). PIC disposed of tomatoes at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pooled food residue and liquid underneath the drawers on the bottom shelf of the under-cooktop refrigeration unit and food residue between the gasket folds on the reach in-fridges. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Spoke to PIC about keeping those surfaces clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd Consecutive Violation*

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking faucet in kitchen handwash sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation*

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

May 8, 2025Routine2 coreA°

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking faucets in both the kitchen handwash sink and the kitchen 3-compartment sinks. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pooled food residue and liquid underneath the drawers on the bottom shelf of the under-cooktop refrigeration unit and food residue between the gasket folds on the reach in-fridges. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Spoke to PIC about keeping those surfaces clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

2024

Dec 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 5, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 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: Not Participating,Signer: David B.

#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 dish machine in bar area at 0ppm at time of inspection. Observed minimal amount of sanitizer in bottle used to dispense into machine, person in charge brought new bottle to bar and ran dish machine again tested and insured machine was at 50-100ppm. Person in charge informed dish machines using chorine as a sanitizer shall always remain between 50-100ppm to properly sanitize equipment and utensils. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

2023

Oct 3, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review.(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: David B.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. ........At cook line handwashing sink, fish thawing in basin of sink. Container of thawing fish was moved to prep sink to continue thawing. Maintain a handwashing sink for handwashing only and available for use at all times. 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. ..........At in use bar warewashing machine, no detectable chlorine sanitizer at food contact surface. After bottle of chlorine was exchanged for full bottle and machine was primed, chlorine concentration at 50-100ppm. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer concentration throughout the day, especially at start of day and after periods of inactivity. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Repeat Violation Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing ..........In sink, fish thawing in vacuum packages. Educated employee that fish is to be thawed completely removed from packaging. Instructed employee to remove fish from vacuum packaging. Except as specified in ¶ (D) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be thawed: (E) REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

This address holds 3 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 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →