Spirit in the Desert

7415 E Elbow Bend, Carefree, AZ 85377
Other
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Spirit in the Desert, the earliest from 2024. Spirit in the Desert was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The city-wide average for Carefree sits at 95, putting Spirit in the Desert on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked duck with a date marking of 10/2 and white, black and red organic matter on top of each piece of meat
3-101.11
86
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spirit in the Desert last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spirit in the Desert on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Spirit in the Desert compare to other restaurants in Carefree?

Spirit in the Desert most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Carefree average of 95.

Has Spirit in the Desert's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spirit in the Desert have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spirit in the Desert 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 Spirit in the Desert inspected?

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