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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

A

1645 N Verrado Way, Buckeye 85396-1856

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89577

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.

100
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 18, 2023 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Sep 27, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 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 history13 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Nov 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 4, 2024Routine2 coreA°

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.Emailed inspection report.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: Gavin K.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. Observed several stacks of metal pans with liquid remaining inside. Please ensure all equipment and utensils are properly air dried. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces. Both large cutting boards on line heavily scored with discoloration, please resurface or replace and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 27, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Gavin K.

Sep 27, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Hand delivered copy of Dog Friendly Patio permit approval.

Sep 18, 2023Routine2 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed and emailed inspection report.Provided whole meat roast time/temperature table.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: Gavin K.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 a hand washing sink in bar area and a hand washing sink in kitchen with no paper towels. Person in charge provided paper towels at time of inspection. Hand washing sinks must be maintained with hand drying provision at all times to ensure proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence. Observed flies on two clean plates on cook line, and flies around door between dining room and kitchen, in ware washing and prep areas. Please contact licensed pest control company for treatment, premises must be rid of pests. Person in charge immediately brought plates flies were in contact with to ware washing area, discussed food protection as well. Follow up required within ten days. Please keep pest control records on-site for inspector review at that time. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Aug 3, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Final Construction inspection conducted with site superintendent, Mike and Traci. Construction completed and approved. Inspection report was emailed to Mike.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 2, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection conducted with Site Superintendent, Mike and Traci.At the time of this inspection, this project was about 90% complete. Inspection report was emailed to Mike.Prior to final:1. Install microswitches on air curtains. Had not be installed yet.2. Provide 110°F at dump sinks in bar area.3. Seal all corner guards.4. Seal flashing on walk-in as discussed.5. Seal mop sink at wall juncture.6. Apply final surface at bar. Epoxy is to be poured tonight.7. Brace all drain lines from soda installation including drain cups.8. Flash counter at wall juncture in server area. Seal.9. Seal around chase line in ceiling above ice machine.10. Reposition escutcheon plate by ice machine so that it covers the hole.11. Seal around lines ran through ceiling in beer walk-in.Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Please call (602) 526-0917 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No county legal action will result from the 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 →