Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average is 99, putting Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bloody mary mix made on site with TCS tomato juice with 8/15 date marking, pico with TCS cut tomatoes with 8/12 and 8/13 date mark, cooked chili with bacon 8/14 date mark. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). PIC was instructed to discard TCS food items past their 7 day date mark
3-501.18
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the bar inside or the bar outside. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fly killer at the time of inspection stored below the three compartment sink in the bar area. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed screen door in the kitchen area and the bar area with gaps along the edges exposing light to the outdoors. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Discussed filling gaps or air curtains with PIC
6-202.15
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of organic matter on the ice machine panel on the ice machines. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter
4-602.11(E)
64
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked wings being stored in sealed zipper bags in walk-in cooler. Items measured 65-70 degrees F, person in charge said they had been cooked nearly 2 hours prior. Bags were opened at time. Please ensure food items are cooled to 41 degrees F in shallow, open containers to allow for maximum heat transfer
3-501.15(B)
95
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chorizo with a date marking of 12/1, and pico de gallo with a date marking of 11/27 and 12/1 in walk in cooler
3-501.18
86
Jul 24, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed large portions of the floor missing floor tiles under main dishwasher. Observed a large amount of dirt and organic matter behind bar dishwasher and in drink storage room. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
95
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed green salsa without date markings that was made over 24 hours prior per PIC. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed a large number of flies throughout entire establishment. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef being stored over ranch bottles. 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(A3-8)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed large portions of the floor missing floor tiles under main dishwasher. Observed a large amount of dirt and organic matter behind bar dishwasher and in drink storage room. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon.
How does Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon compare to other restaurants in New River?
Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the New River average of 99.
Has Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon 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 Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon is inspected around four times per year on average.
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