Roadhouse

6900 E Cave Creek Rd Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Roadhouse seven times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Cave Creek restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

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

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No single use towels available at both kitchen handwashing sink. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Observed two containers of frozen meatballs thawing at room temperature. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Instructed PIC

3-501.13

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dark residue inside ice maker bin. Properly clean/sanitize more frequently

4-602.11(E)

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above cheese. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips were available on-site at time of inspection for automatic warewasher. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice dispenser observed to have brown organic residue growing along the ice ramp. Cleaning must be done in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil

4-602.11(E)

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee grab raw ground beef and place into Ziplock bag then began touching rolling card and clean dry rags. Cart was cleaned and rags were stored as dirty at time of inspection

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored above ranch and other sauces in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed ground beef stored over lemons, and beef stored over tortillas in walk in cooler

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sliced ham, roast beef, turkey, boiled eggs, cooked chicken wings, and ground beef without a date marking at time of inspection

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: 2nd consecutive violation: No CFPM onsite at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Jul 23, 2024

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 (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine at a chlorine sanitation concentration of 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge was informed to move to 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize dishes and equipment at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Food manager at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roadhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roadhouse on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roadhouse?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roadhouse.

How does Roadhouse compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

Roadhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has Roadhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roadhouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Roadhouse 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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