Mexican Grill Heart & Soul

4705 E Carefree Hwy Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mexican Grill Heart & Soul stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Cave Creek average 95, so Mexican Grill Heart & Soul trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: On the line, observed cooked hash brown potatoes/122F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Moving forward, facility will use time as a control to monitor the potatoes. Procedures were written and discard time noted on the pan of potatoes

3-501.16(A)(1)

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)

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed soda gun at the front bar with black organic matter inside of the nozzle. Food contact surfaces must be kept clean. PIC will not use the gun until the nozzle is clean and will clean the nozzle with the other soda nozzles from the establishment after closing time

4-602.11(E)

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets behind bar and in the kitchen had less than 50ppm quat sanitizer measured by test strips. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

Inspector notes: Observed in use dish machine at a chemical concentration of 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge informed when using chlorine as a sanitizer concentration shall remain between 50-10ppm

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexican Grill Heart & Soul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexican Grill Heart & Soul on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexican Grill Heart & Soul?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexican Grill Heart & Soul.

How does Mexican Grill Heart & Soul compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

Mexican Grill Heart & Soul most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has Mexican Grill Heart & Soul's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexican Grill Heart & Soul have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mexican Grill Heart & Soul 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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