The Horny Toad

6738 E Cave Creek Rd Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at The Horny Toad, the earliest from 2024. The Horny Toad was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cave Creek restaurant scores 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salmon thawed inside of ROP packaging kept in reach-in fridge next to cookline. Packaging had "Remove from packaging before thawing" printed. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
95
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plates on cook line under hot holding units visually soiled with food debris. Person in charge moved all soiled plates to ware washing area to be wash, rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Horny Toad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Horny Toad on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Horny Toad compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

The Horny Toad most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has The Horny Toad's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Horny Toad means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.