Peaks & Valleys Restaurant

711 E Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Peaks & Valleys Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2024. Peaks & Valleys Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 5, 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.

“Repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Peaks & Valleys Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The PIC 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 20, 2025

Routine

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

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed PIC handle limes and lemons for drinks with bare hands. PIC re-did drinks using napkin to handle limes

3-301.11(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tongs hung up with others stored as clean with food debris. PIC placed tongs to be re-washed and sanitized

4-601.11(A)

Oct 6, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed missing tiles in behind ice machine inside establishment. Premises must be maintained in good repair

6-501.11

Dec 18, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed missing tiles in behind ice machine inside establishment. Premises must be maintained in good repair

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Jul 30, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed missing tiles in behind ice machine inside establishment. Premises must be maintained in good repair

6-501.11

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed stainless steel cleaner stored above food prep top, cheese its and crackers

7-201.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no date marking on baked potatoes, chicken salad held in large reach in cooler for over 24hours

3-501.17

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed Prep top and reach in on cook line with an ambient air temperature of 44.6*F at time of inspection

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFPM on sight at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with buildup of white, black and yellow organic matter on inside and exterior of ice machine. Person in charge informed ice machine shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of organic matter

4-602.11(E)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed missing tiles in behind ice machine inside establishment. Premises must be maintained in good repair

6-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peaks & Valleys Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peaks & Valleys Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peaks & Valleys Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Peaks & Valleys Restaurant.

How does Peaks & Valleys Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Peaks & Valleys Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Peaks & Valleys Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peaks & Valleys Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peaks & Valleys 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.

How often is Peaks & Valleys Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peaks & Valleys Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.

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