The Meat Market of Cave Creek

37636 N Tom Darlington Dr, Carefree, AZ 85377
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The Meat Market of Cave Creek appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Restaurants in Carefree average 95, so The Meat Market of Cave Creek trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ranchero beans/3-28 and pimiento jam with bacon (and cheese)/3-27 datemarked more than 7 days out. 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). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
90
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Meat Market of Cave Creek last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Meat Market of Cave Creek on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Meat Market of Cave Creek compare to other restaurants in Carefree?

The Meat Market of Cave Creek most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Carefree average of 95.

Has The Meat Market of Cave Creek's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Meat Market of Cave Creek have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Meat Market of Cave Creek 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 Meat Market of Cave Creek inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Meat Market of Cave Creek is inspected around three times per year on average.