Tailgaters Il Primo

28234 N Tatum Blvd Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show six inspections at Tailgaters Il Primo stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Cave Creek facility scores 95, putting Tailgaters Il Primo on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: In the bar, no single use towels were available at the handwashing sink.PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in chage onsite is not 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 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with gloves on grab raw chicken out of frier basket place into plastic container place onto rolling cart bring items into walk in cooler, go outside to throw away trash come back inside and begin touching in use utensils on cook line. Employee took off gloves washed hands and began working again. Cart and contaminated utensils were cleaned at time of inspection

2-301.14

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked artichokes in pizza reach in cooler with a date marking of 10/2 and pizza sauce with a date marking of 10/8 at time of inspection

3-501.18

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two knives stored between prep-top cooler and wall. Knives, spatulas, etc., between uses shall not be stored between wall and table or between pieces of equipment

3-304.12

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pizza sauce with a date marking of 7/4, ham 7/5, house made alfredo sauce 6/29 and chili with meat and beans 7/2

3-501.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tailgaters Il Primo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tailgaters Il Primo on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tailgaters Il Primo?

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 Tailgaters Il Primo.

How does Tailgaters Il Primo compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

Tailgaters Il Primo most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has Tailgaters Il Primo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tailgaters Il Primo 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 Tailgaters Il Primo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tailgaters Il Primo is inspected around four times per year on average.

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