Dc Bar and Grill

10440 N Indian Wells Dr Fountain, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dc Bar and Grill has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Fountain Hills facility scores 92, putting Dc Bar and Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In reach-in refrigerator, observed cabbage slaw/10-6 and grilled onions/10-3 held more than 7 days from their preparation dates. In the walk-in cooler, observed brie cheese sauce/10-9, diced turkey/10-9 and pico de gallo (tomato)/10-9 held more than 7 days from their preparation dates. 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

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In walk-in refrigerator, observed portioned cheesecake sliced datemarked 6/21 and held more than 7 days. 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). The PIC voluntarily discarded the expired cheesecake

3-501.18

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed some cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises

3-305.11

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: No single use towels at handwash sink near the office. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dark residue on upper interior surface of icemaker. Burn the ice and thoroughly clean/sanitize the surface

4-602.11(E)

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

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

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Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the in-use kitchen mechanical dishwasher, observed no detergent dispensing after priming the line several minutes. Staff to use the available three compartment sink until the dishwasher is repaired. The PIC immediately scheduled repair service

4-501.17

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

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of mineral deposits on ice maker interior deflector. Properly clean/sanitize as needed

4-602.11(E)

Jul 9, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jul 3, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed main walk-in cooler under repairs and containing no TCS food. Per manager, parts have been ordered. Maintain the kitchen's main refrigeration source in good repair. Staff agreed to not refill the walk-in with TCS food until it is capable of maintaining temperatures at or below 41F

4-301.11

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine observed in the in-use kitchen mechanical dishwasher. The sanitizer bucket was replaced, inspector primed the supply line, and 50-100ppm chlorine restored in the final rinse. Wares were rewashed/sanitized

4-501.114(F1-2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In warming cabinet on the line, observed tomato bisque soup at 108-117F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. The improperly hot held soup was discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, observed a container of moldy cottage cheese. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. The cottage cheese was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed main walk-in cooler at 51.8F and holding TCS food. Observed sheet of ice on backside of the evaporator. Repair the kitchen's main refrigeration source

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person-in-charge (PIC) is note a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dc Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dc Bar and Grill on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dc Bar and Grill?

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 Dc Bar and Grill.

How does Dc Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?

Dc Bar and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Fountain Hills average of 92.

Has Dc Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dc Bar and Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dc Bar and Grill 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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