Apache Lake Marina
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Apache Lake Marina appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Apache Lake Marina's latest score of 100 sits above the Maricopa average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged raw chorizo stored above sauce containers in the walk-in. Observed open carton of raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigerator next to the cook line. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person in charge rearranged food so all raw animal proteins were below RTE food
3-302.11(A1-2)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: **Repeat violation** Observed containers of salsa in the walk-in dated 3/5 and cooked noodles dated 3/6 (past 7 day disposition). All opened, RTE TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) food must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Salsa and noodles were discarded at time of inspection
3-501.18
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chef remove gloves, touch hair and clothing, and start to put new gloves on. Observed employee come into the kitchen and start to grab trays of food without washing hands. Hands must be washed whenever a contaminating task occurs. Employees washed hands properly and donned gloves at time of inspection
2-301.14
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of nacho cheese in the walk-in with organic growth. All food must be honestly presented and unadulterated. Nacho cheese was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand sink near the walk-in freezer. All hand sinks must be supplied with hand soap at all times to ensure proper hand washing is taking place. Sink was restocked with soap at time of inspection
6-301.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink faucet leaking from underneath the AVB (atmospheric vacuum breaker) when turned on. All plumbing must be in good repair. Please repair mop sink faucet prior to the next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
47
Dec 12, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three containers of salsa and two containers of cooked beef beyond their 7 day date mark. Please review the proper deposition of expired ready-to-eat Time Temperature Control for Safety products that are beyond their 7 day date marking. The items were discarded. See the embargo form
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of raw beef sitting on a shelf over cartons of dairy and juice in the walk-in. Be sure to keep all raw meats stored below any ready-to-eat items. The container was moved at the time of inspection
3-302.11(A3-8)
82
May 6, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Observed 0 PPM of chlorine sanitizer dispensing from mechanical warewashing machine actively in use. PIC did not have a sanitizer chemical replacement to test machine, at time of inspection. PIC was instructed to set up three compartment sink until repairs or replacement are completed in warewashing machine. PIC tested sanitizer levels in third compartment and was able to bring sanitizer levels to 50 PPM. Please test regularly to ensure levels are maintained at all times. Will re-inspect on 4.30.25
4-501.114(A-E)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Prep table closest to grill was holding ambient air temperature of 44-46*f at time of inspection. Discussed keeping TCS food in ice bath until unit is repaired. PIC cold equipment would be replaced by next week. Please make repairs prior to 4.30.25
4-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pre-cooked sausage, salsa, baked potatoes, gravy, philly steak meat in walk-in cooler without a date mark. PIC stated items were prepped day prior to inspection and labeled at time of inspection
3-501.17
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed slow drain in floor drain for three compartment sink and warewashing machine
5-205.15(B)
67
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Chemicals for Washing, Treatment, Storage and Processing Fruits and Vegetables, Criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of bleach powder and some stomach medicine stored on shelves over food contact surfaces. Keep all chemicals and medicine stored away from food and / or food contact surfaces. The bleach was moved to a different area and the medicine was discarded at the time of inspection
7-204.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Apache Lake Marina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Apache Lake Marina on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Apache Lake Marina?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Apache Lake Marina.
Has Apache Lake Marina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Apache Lake Marina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Apache Lake Marina 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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