Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings

457 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 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.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings' latest score of 90 falls below the Buckeye average of 98. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food manager on site during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Ensure there is a certified food manager on site during operation hours by the next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed a gap under the back door in the kitchen area. Ensure the back door is repaired so there is no gap under the door that could potentially allow entrance to pests

6-202.15

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in refrigerator holding an ambient air temperature of 46°F with a min/max thermometer. Monitored the walk-in refrigerator for over an hour with no change in temperature. Per manager, the unit was recorded as holding 39°F as of 4pm the day prior to inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was not a Certified Food Protection Manager present on-site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink near the dishwashing area without adequate caulking at the wall juncture. All hand sinks and other fixed equipment shall be properly sealed to create a smooth, easily cleanable surface

6-201.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings.

How does Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings compare to other restaurants in Buckeye?

Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Buckeye average of 98.

Has Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings 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 Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza & Wings is inspected around four times per year on average.

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