Carefree Food Mart

7201 E Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Carefree Food Mart's 78 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs on roller grill at 100-120 °F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop and ice bags stored in handwashing sink next to three-bay sink. Handwashing stations must be maintained so that they are accessible at all times. Person in charge relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
78
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carefree Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carefree Food Mart on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Carefree Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Carefree?

Carefree Food Mart most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Carefree average of 95.

Has Carefree Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Carefree Food Mart 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 Carefree Food Mart means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.