Anthem Country Club Ironwood

41551 N Anthem Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85086

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Anthem Country Club Ironwood has six inspections in the public record. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Anthem Country Club Ironwood is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwash sink adjacent to warewashing area. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) supplied paper towels for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of black organic matter along banquet hall ice machine dispenser hood. All food-contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC properly cleaned ice machine dispenser hood at time of inspection

4-602.11(E)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of dust/food debris along floor underneath bar counter, along floor of kitchen area, and dust along ceiling vent cover. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bartender cutting orange slices and limes at the bar with no gloves on, touching the ready to eat (RTE) garnishes with their bare hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-301.11(B)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cream with 8/10 date marking, and cooked farro 8/13 date mark in the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. Observed sliced deli turkey with 8/13 date mark at the time of inspection in a reach in cooler on the cookline. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee drop ice in the handwashing sink and a dirty coffee mug inside the handwashing sink by the server station at the time of inspection. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of organic matter by the ice shoot on the ice machine in the kitchen area. In enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter

4-602.11(E)

Aug 12, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar dishwasher and kitchen dishwasher with chlorine sanitizer levels of 0ppm. PIC moved all dishes to be sanitized in three comp sink. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels

4-501.114(A-E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anthem Country Club Ironwood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Anthem Country Club Ironwood on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Anthem Country Club Ironwood?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Anthem Country Club Ironwood.

How does Anthem Country Club Ironwood compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Anthem Country Club Ironwood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Anthem Country Club Ironwood's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Anthem Country Club Ironwood have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Anthem Country Club Ironwood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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