Desert Flame

11145 E Apache Trl Apache, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Desert Flame has been inspected three times since 2024. Desert Flame was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Desert Flame scores about where you'd expect for a Apache Junction restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of water in bottom of beer coolers. Please clean prior to next routine inspection
4-101.19
95
May 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink in bar area. PIC restocked at time of inspection
6-301.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Quat test strips were not available upon request. pH Test strips and chlorine strips were available at time. Establishment is only using quat sanitizer for sanitizing dishes. PIC, purchased Quat test strips at time of inspection. Please maintain test strips on site to ensure they are available and to test sanitizer levels regularly
4-302.14
82
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Paper towels were not available at handwashing sink in bar area. PIC restocked at time of inspection
6-301.12
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Flame last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Flame on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Desert Flame compare to other restaurants in Apache Junction?

Desert Flame most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Apache Junction average of 93.

Has Desert Flame's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desert Flame have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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