Ofrenda

7100 E Cave Creek Rd Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Ofrenda stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Ofrenda's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0ppm chlorine in in-use mechanical dishwasher because the supply canister was empty. Supply canister replenshed, machine primed and 50ppm chlorine restored

4-501.114(A-E)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, observed sopa,125F stored in a plastic container over 12 inches deep. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. The soup was within safe cooling time parameters, and was transferred to shallow containers to facilitate the cooling process

3-501.15(A)

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 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored over orange juice and tomatoes and raw chicken stored over raw beef

3-302.11(A1-2)

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Specialized processing method used without required variance (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed marinating raw chicken and raw steaks in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer person in charge explained items were placed into the freezer 5 days prior to inspection

3-502.11

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in buckets at 160 ppm. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection

7-204.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ofrenda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ofrenda on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Ofrenda compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

Ofrenda most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has Ofrenda's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ofrenda means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ofrenda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ofrenda is inspected around three times per year on average.

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