Venues Cafe

34 E Easy St, Carefree, AZ 85377

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Venues Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

That's lower than the typical Carefree restaurant, which scores around 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Inoperable hot water faucet at the food prep sink. Repair as needed

5-205.15(B)

Nov 3, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish

Inspector notes: Observed raw salmon on establishment menu. Staff on site confirmed that establishment serves raw salmon in ready-to-eat form. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection

3-402.12

Aug 20, 2025

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: Observed in-use warewashing machine in kitchen showing a chlorine concentration of 0ppm by both inspector and facility test strips. Further dishwashing cycles did not show a change in sanitizer levels. Chlorine sanitizer must be between 50-100 ppm in order to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. PIC called maintenance and will use the 3-compartment sink until the warewashing machine is repaired

4-501.114(A-E)

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large container in reach in cooler on cook line with a datemarking of 10/8 on label

3-501.18

Jul 19, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: No test strips at establishment at time of inspection

4-302.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venues Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venues Cafe on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Venues Cafe compare to other restaurants in Carefree?

Venues Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Carefree average of 95.

Has Venues Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Venues Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Venues 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 Venues Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Venues Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.

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