The Meat Market of Cave Creek

37636 N Tom Darlington Dr, Carefree, AZ 85377
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Meat Market of Cave Creek five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around two violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Carefree facility scores 95, putting The Meat Market of Cave Creek on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No single use towels available at restroom handwashing sink. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Food manager certification was not available for review. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Maintain the certificate available for review
2-102.12(A)
86
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
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 86 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?

No. Recent inspections at The Meat Market of Cave Creek have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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.