The Creek Patio Grill

28244 N Tatum Blvd Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at The Creek Patio Grill stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 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 zero violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Cave Creek restaurant, which scores around 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 critical 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: In the bar, observed no detectable chlorine in final rinse of in-use mechanical dishwasher. . Wares were sent to the kitchen dishwasher for proper cleaning/sanitizing and repair service was immediately scheduled

4-501.114(A-E)

Oct 24, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Observed all Ready-to-eat TCS foods in the prep table tops in the kitchen had no date marking. According to PIC, standard kitchen procedure was to keep RTE/TCS foods in the prep tables without disposing or moving them to a walk-in overnight , thus the RTE/TCS food in the prep tables are required to be date marked. 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). Spoke to PIC about proper date marking and created a plan to facilitate date marking of all food in prep tables. PIC agreed to date mark al food in prep tables and have date marking plan in effect at time of re-inspection

3-501.17

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 29, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wine bottle stored in ice used for consumption at bar area at time of inspection

3-303.11

Oct 24, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee grab raw prime rib with gloves then begin working with tongs, and ranch bottle without washing hands or changing gloves

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored on top of sealed mayonnaise boxes on second shelf above butter, and lettuce on bottom shelf

3-302.11(A1-2)

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Creek Patio Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Creek Patio Grill on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does The Creek Patio Grill compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

The Creek Patio Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has The Creek Patio Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Creek Patio Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Creek Patio Grill 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 The Creek Patio Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Creek Patio Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.

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