Cave Creek Assisted

4302 E Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502333

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Discussed removing the hose bibb vacuum breaker from the water line that is supplying the chemical dispenser in the mop sink. **When serving a HSP (Highly Susceptible Population) only pasteurized eggs may be used, except when baking, hard-boiling and fully cooking eggs for a single order (not combined).

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible. 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

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no test strips for the quat sanitizer at the establishment. PIC ordered the test strips during the inspection. Discussed the importance of testing sanitizing solutions daily in order to ensure the proper concentration. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

Jun 29, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pasteurized eggs, food manager certificates, and air-drying dishes. Also discussed the requirement for equipment, such as a deep fryer, that creates steam, grease, etc., to be used under the ventilation hood, and wrapping apples and other fruits without a peel, that are stored in a self-service manner.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed the dishwashing employee handling soiled dishes to remove food debris and place onto racks. The employee then started to remove clean dishes from a recently washed rack from the dish machine. Inspector notified person in charge (PIC); PIC instructed employee to wash hands. Discussed the importance of washing hands after contamination and prior to handling clean utensils, food etc. in order to prevent the transfer of pathogens. PIC will retrain employees on proper handwashing and when to wash. The hands are particularly important in transmitting foodborne pathogens. Food employees with dirty hands and/or fingernails may contaminate the food being prepared. Therefore, any activity which may contaminate the hands must be followed by thorough handwashing Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Interested in joining The Cutting Edge? Visit us at https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the deep fryer on the cookline. All equipment that creates water/grease vapor must be used under a commercial hood.

2025

Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures; food contact equipment cleaning procedures. Reminder: remove salmon from packages; remove all wood.Remove: insignia freezer unit from kitchen. Provided: new owner packet; 9 Food allergens. Vomiting clean up procedures.

Jul 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility Inspection. OC inspection issues: add ASSE 1022 to all coffee machine water lines and tea unit water lines. Chemical dispensar needs to be 1 air inch air gap. Soap and paper towels for hand sinks. Seal cracks. Add water spout to main hot well water line.

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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 →