Desert Cave Mexican Food
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
90
Score
Desert Cave Mexican Food, located at 37611 N Cave Creek Rd in Cave Creek, AZ, had its most recent inspection on April 1, 2026, which was categorized as low risk with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations related to a Certified Food Protection Manager, kitchenware and tableware, and single-use items. Across five scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge onsite is not 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)
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: In customer self-service area, observed plastic utensils dispensed with handles and food/lip contact surfaces intermingling. Utensils shall be dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. PIC rearranged the utensils at time of inspection
4-904.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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