Horse Shoe Restaurant

2140 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Horse Shoe Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Provide Certified Food Protection Manager certification. One person must have a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate at all hours of operation. Ensure to provide certificate by next scheduled routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tubs of menudo meat submerged in water stored on floor under prep table in kitchen area. Menudo meat was partially frozen with internal temperature of 32*F. Ensure to use proper thawing methods such as: Completely submerged under running water. o Water must be 70*F or cooler. o Water must have sufficient velocity to float off loose particles Or o Under refrigeration at 41*F o And as part of the cooking process. Operator place menudo in walk-in refrigeration unit at time of inspection

3-501.13

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak at plumbing under three compartment sink. Ensure to repair any leaks and maintain as needed

5-205.15(B)

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine-based sanitizer buckets at 0ppm, All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations(50-100ppm). Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Horse Shoe Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Horse Shoe Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Horse Shoe Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Horse Shoe Restaurant.

How does Horse Shoe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Horse Shoe Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Horse Shoe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Horse Shoe Restaurant 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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