Gem

105 E Mc 85, Buckeye, AZ 85326

Other

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Gem has six inspections in the public record. Gem was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

That's lower than the typical Buckeye restaurant, which scores around 98. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed salsa and cooked peppers with internal temperatures between 53 degrees F and 58 degrees F cold holding in salsa bar cooler in the dining area. Ambient temperature of the unit was found to be 52.1 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. PIC will clean air vent to see if that assists in bringing down the temperature, if not PIC will call for service. Establishment has sufficient cooler capacities to operate safely until the cooler can be repaired

4-501.11

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of dark organic matter along the walls and inner components of the ice machine. The organic material was not in direct contact with the ice. The establishment shall clean the ice machine at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of organic matter and other debris

4-602.11(E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device without a cap and leaking water from the device at the mop sink. The establishment shall maintain the AVB device in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of dust and other organic debris along the ceiling of the walk-in cooler. The establishment shall clean the walk-in cooler at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust and other organic debris. All food containers in the walk-in cooler had lids on them at the time of inspection

6-501.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gem last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gem on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Gem compare to other restaurants in Buckeye?

Gem most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is lower than the Buckeye average of 98.

Has Gem's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gem 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 Gem inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gem is inspected around four times per year on average.

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