Desert Forest Golf Club

37207 N Mule Train Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Desert Forest Golf Club has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Desert Forest Golf Club's latest score of 100 sits above the Carefree average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed pink organic matter growing on the inside of the ice machine next to dry storage. PIC will have an employee clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine

4-602.11(E)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw salmon steaks in the reach-in fridge defrosted while still inside of ROP packaging. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. PIC will have all future fish from packaging prior to thawing

3-501.13

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No shellstock tags found onsite at time of inspection. Per PIC, past shellstock tags were present on corkboard but were misplaced. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. PIC will keep future shellstock tags for fresh shellfish

3-203.12

Feb 4, 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: Observed tomato juice with a date marking of 1/13, roasted garlic in in oil with a date marking of 1/3 and kimchi with a date marking of 8/23

3-501.18

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: Hand sink was removed from bar area. Person in charge informed there shall be a hand sink in bar area at all times. Person in charge has moved to 3 compartment sink hand washing as a temporary solution. Wash, rinse and sanitizing of dishes shall be done in the kitchen until hand sink is replaced

5-203.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Forest Golf Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Forest Golf Club on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Desert Forest Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Carefree?

Desert Forest Golf Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Carefree average of 95.

Has Desert Forest Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Desert Forest Golf Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Desert Forest Golf Club is inspected around four times per year on average.

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