Big Earls Greasy Eats

6135 E Cave Creek Rd Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Big Earls Greasy Eats has four inspections in the public record. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Big Earls Greasy Eats' 90 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in the kitchen used for defrosting hotdogs. Handwash sinks must be available for staff to wash hands with. Employee removed hotdogs from the handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
90
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in the kitchen used for defrosting hotdogs. Handwash sinks must be available for staff to wash hands with. Employee removed hotdogs from the handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Establishment had no probe thermometer on site at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection
4-302.12
82
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitization bucket at front bar with
3-304.14
95
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed medication in white pill bottle, two hand cream containers above prep table. Observed a spray bottle with polish inside stored with nozzle facing single use cups in bar area
7-201.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Earls Greasy Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Earls Greasy Eats on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Earls Greasy Eats?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Earls Greasy Eats.

How does Big Earls Greasy Eats compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

Big Earls Greasy Eats most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has Big Earls Greasy Eats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Earls Greasy Eats have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Earls Greasy Eats means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.