Cactus Jacks Live Music
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2024, Cactus Jacks Live Music has eight inspections in the public record. Cactus Jacks Live Music was last inspected 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.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed deep grooves and dark discoloration on cutting boards at prep-style refrigerators at cook line. Cutting surfaces must be maintained in good condition to be smooth and easy to clean. Please resurface or replace
4-501.12
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a segment of accordion-style flexible PVC at the drain line underneath the hand sink at the bar. Drain lines must be constructed of rigid, smooth material. Please replace with rigid material such as straight PVC
5-205.15(B)
90
Nov 24, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed green and white cutting boards with deep black gouges on the surface one being used and another stored away as clean. Discussed with PIC all food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. The cutting surfaces can be resurfaced or replaced by next routine inspection
4-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of grease and dust on the sides of the fryer, side of the grill and dark black organic matter and grease on the ventilation system and under the equipment that is under the ventilation system. Also observed food debris on and under the pizza oven and food debris, plastics and black organic matter under the equipment in the bar. The doors and gaskets of the keg refrigerators in the bar have food/liquid buildup, sticky and sitting water inside on the bottom of the all the units. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
90
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled chicken with an internal temperature of 155*F in the top of the pizza prep table. Also observed cooked sausage at 45*F right next to it. Per person in charge (PIC) the items were cooked/opened an hour prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Discussed the pizza/sandwich prep tables are not adequate refrigeration for cooling. PIC relocated the cooked chicken and cooked sausage to adequate refrigeration such as the walk-in to properly cool at time of inspection
3-501.15(A)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Observed the facility to not have a working probing thermometer to take internal temperatures of cooked meats. The thermometer onsite was unable to be calibrated and was deemed nonfunctioning. Discussed with PIC 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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of grease and dust on the sides of the fryer, side of the grill and dark black organic matter and grease on the ventilation system and under the equipment that is under the ventilation system. Also observed food debris on and under the pizza oven and food debris, plastics and black organic matter under the equipment in the bar. The doors and gaskets of the keg refrigerators in the bar have food/liquid buildup, sticky and sitting water inside on the bottom of the all the units. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed green and white cutting boards with deep black gouges on the surface one being used and another stored away as clean. Discussed with PIC all food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. The cutting surfaces can be resurfaced or replaced by next routine inspection
4-501.12
74
Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed in the bottom of the pizza prep table to be holding a liquid. Soaked towels are in the unit under the food containers. No contamination was observed at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to clean the liquid and all equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Observed frozen liquid icicles buildup on the fan in the walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC fix/repair/replace the cause of the leak in the walk-in freezer creating icicles and to not store food under the frozen liquid until it is fixed. No contamination observed. Also observed the walk-in refrigerator fan leaking a liquid into a bucket. No contamination observed and discussed with PIC to not store food under the fan that is leaking until it is fixed. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of grease and dust on the sides of the fryer, side of the grill and dark black organic matter and grease under the equipment that is under the ventilation system. Also observed food debris on and under the pizza oven and food debris, plastics and black organic matter under the equipment in the bar. The fronts and gaskets of the keg refrigerators in the bar have food/liquid buildup, sticky and sitting water inside on the bottom of the all the units. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Inspector notes: Observed missing/cracked and hanging caulking of the air ventilation system over the fryer, grill and flat top area. Observed missing or hanging high temperature caulking above the pizza station ventilation. Discussed with PIC that all ventilation joints that are not removable to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with high temperature caulking to prevent grease buildup and dripping. Also discussed to keep the ventilation system in good repair to prevent from contamination of food
4-204.11
82
Aug 27, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed on the new menus the reminder statement for the consumer advisory at the bottom of the menu. Per PIC the only item that can be purchased as cooked under well done is the Cactus Burger. Observed menu item missing an approved disclosure (*). Discussed with PIC offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved disclosure method for the consumer /advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection on 9/10/25
3-603.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed in the bottom of the pizza prep table to be holding a liquid. Soaked towels are in the unit under the food containers. No contamination was observed at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to clean the liquid and all equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Observed frozen liquid icicles buildup on the fan in the walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC fix/repair/replace the cause of the leak in the walk-in freezer creating icicles and to not store food under the frozen liquid until it is fixed. No contamination observed. Also observed the walk-in refrigerator fan leaking a liquid into a bucket. No contamination observed and discussed with PIC to not store food under the fan that is leaking until it is fixed. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of grease and dust on the sides of the fryer, side of the grill and dark black organic matter and grease under the equipment that is under the ventilation system. Also observed food debris on and under the pizza oven and food debris, plastics and black organic matter under the equipment in the bar. The fronts and gaskets of the keg refrigerators in the bar have food/liquid buildup, sticky and sitting water inside on the bottom of the all the units. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Inspector notes: Observed missing/cracked and hanging caulking of the air ventilation system over the fryer, grill and flat top area. Observed missing or hanging high temperature caulking above the pizza station ventilation. Discussed with PIC that all ventilation joints that are not removable to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with high temperature caulking to prevent grease buildup and dripping. Also discussed to keep the ventilation system in good repair to prevent from contamination of food
4-204.11
74
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in bar glassware getting washed in the three compartment sink and employee dipping glassware in sanitizer basin for less than 5 seconds. Observed the chlorine sanitizer below 50ppm at time of inspection. Employee added more chlorine and observed the chlorine sanitizer to be at 50ppm at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Also discussed with PIC food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. Employee rewashed glassware at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed on the new menus the reminder statement for the consumer advisory at the bottom of the menu. Per PIC the only item that can be purchased as cooked under well done is the Cactus Burger. Observed menu item missing an approved disclosure (*). Discussed with PIC offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved disclosure method for the consumer /advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection on 8/27/25
3-603.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items such as cooked chicken wings, chopped lettuce, RTE sausage, variety of soft cheeses, pizza sauce and tomatoes that were in the walk-in and prep sandwich table without any date marking. Not all items have labels and the ones that did only stated what was in the container. Observed no date marking system in place. Per PIC some of the TCS items were made/prepped/package opened were 1 to 2 days prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC 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 were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed in the bottom of the pizza prep table to be holding a liquid. Soaked towels are in the unit under the food containers. No contamination was observed at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to clean the liquid and all equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Observed frozen liquid icicles buildup on the fan in the walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC fix/repair/replace the cause of the leak in the walk-in freezer creating icicles and to not store food under the frozen liquid until it is fixed. No contamination observed. Also observed the walk-in refrigerator fan leaking a liquid into a bucket. No contamination observed and discussed with PIC to not store food under the fan that is leaking until it is fixed. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of grease and dust on the sides of the fryer, side of the grill and dark black organic matter and grease under the equipment that is under the ventilation system. Also observed food debris on and under the pizza oven and food debris, plastics and black organic matter under the equipment in the bar. The fronts and gaskets of the keg refrigerators in the bar have food/liquid buildup, sticky and sitting water inside on the bottom of the all the units. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Inspector notes: Observed missing/cracked and hanging caulking of the air ventilation system over the fryer, grill and flat top area. Observed missing or hanging high temperature caulking above the pizza station ventilation. Discussed with PIC that all ventilation joints that are not removable to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with high temperature caulking to prevent grease buildup and dripping. Also discussed to keep the ventilation system in good repair to prevent from contamination of food
4-204.11
58
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at the hand wash sink near the prep sink to be without soap and paper towel. Discussed with PIC Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC supplied the sink with soap and paper towel at time of inspection
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed in the bottom of the pizza prep table to be holding a liquid. Soaked towels are in the unit under the food containers. No contamination was observed at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to clean the liquid and all equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed the basin inside the chemical dishwashing machine to have a thick white calcified and black organic matter buildup. Discussed with PIC to clean the unit as frequent as required to avoid buildup white calcified and black organic matter buildup
4-501.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Inspector notes: Observed frozen liquid icicles buildup on the fan in the walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC to address the leak in the walk-in causing the icicles and to not store food under the frozen liquid until it is fixed. No contamination observed
5-403.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Inspector notes: Observed missing/cracked and hanging caulking of the air ventilation system over the fryer, grill and flat top area. Observed missing or hanging high temperature caulking above the pizza station ventilation. Discussed with PIC that all ventilation joints that are not removable to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with high temperature appropriate caulking to prevent grease buildup and dripping. Also discussed to keep the ventilation system in good repair to prevent from contamination of food
4-204.11
67
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed in the bottom of the pizza prep table to be holding a liquid. Soaked towels are in the unit under the food containers. No contamination was observed at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to clean the liquid and all equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed the basin inside the chemical dishwashing machine to have a thick white calcified and black organic matter buildup. Discussed with PIC to clean the unit as frequent as required to avoid buildup white calcified and black organic matter buildup
4-501.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Inspector notes: Observed frozen liquid icicles buildup on the fan in the walk-in freezer. Observed food stored underneath the frozen liquid icicles. Due to contamination observed in an open bag of mozzarella sticks, bag of feta cheese and a box of garlic toast the PIC discarded at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to address the leak in the walk-in causing the icicles and to not store food under the frozen liquid until it is fixed
5-403.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed in kitchen a sheet tray holding food debris under the fryer. Per PIC that tray is switched out weekly. Also observed dried food buildup on the fryer and shelving unit next to the fryer in the kitchen. Observed broken glass, plastic, food debris and dark organic matter buildup under all the equipment in the bar. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris to prevent pests. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Inspector notes: Observed missing/cracked and hanging caulking of the air ventilation system over the fryer, grill and flat top area. Observed very minimal hanging caulking above the pizza station ventilation. Discussed with PIC that all ventilation joints that are not removable to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with temperature appropriate caulking to prevent grease buildup and dripping. Also discussed to keep the ventilation system in good repair to prevent from contamination of food
4-204.11
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cactus Jacks Live Music last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cactus Jacks Live Music on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cactus Jacks Live Music?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cactus Jacks Live Music.
How does Cactus Jacks Live Music compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Cactus Jacks Live Music most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Cactus Jacks Live Music's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cactus Jacks Live Music have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cactus Jacks Live Music 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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