The Grotto Cafe

6501 E Cave Creek Rd Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, The Grotto Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Compared to other Cave Creek restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, observed chicken salad/55 in a covered plastic container over 8 inches deep. Also observed a pan of cooked cut potatoes/85 cooling at room temperature. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Per staff, both food items were within safe cooling parameters and were transferred, in shallow uncovered pans to the walk-in cooler to facilitate cooling
4-301.11
90
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chorizo stored above yogurt and raw chicken stored above buffalo sauce. In reach in cooler nearest to entrance of kitchen
3-302.11(A1-2)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grotto Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grotto Cafe on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Grotto Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

The Grotto Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has The Grotto Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grotto Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Grotto Cafe 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 Grotto Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Grotto Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.