Wagon Wheel Restaurant

36457 N Cave Creek Rd Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wagon Wheel Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

By comparison, the average Cave Creek facility scores 95, putting Wagon Wheel Restaurant on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 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 dishwasher showing 0ppm chlorine on establishment test strips. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. PIC switched to sanitizing dishes with the 3-compartment sink and called maintenance at the time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

May 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed packaged oats with raw whole shelled eggs leaking on oats stored below raw whole shelled eggs on cookline

3-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored above cooked potatoes and raw pork sausage stored above milk in large reach in cooler at beginning of cook line

3-302.11(A1-2)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed baked potatoes cooling in deep pan in prep table reach in cooler. Person in charge moved baked potatoes to sheet pan and cooled items in large reach in cooler at time of inspection

3-501.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed large accumulation of debris in corners and around prep areas on cook line

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wagon Wheel Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wagon Wheel Restaurant on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Wagon Wheel Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

Wagon Wheel Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has Wagon Wheel Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wagon Wheel Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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