Salt Cellar Restaurant
A°550 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00829
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Mar 31, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Received an email from the Ecolab Rep, Kyle P., on Friday, March 27th, stating the dish machine has been serviced, with a photo attachment of the sanitizer concentration reading between 50-100 ppm. Email and photo attached in PC.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Mar 27, 2026Routine1 priorityB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bar hand sink.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine in the back of house. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The sanitizer container was changed, the machine primed, and it still did not test. The owner contacted their chemical company who showed up while inspector onsite. The Rep will send an email with photo to the inspector as the correction. Otherwise in person reinspection will be on Tuesday, March 31st, and the dish machine will not be used in the meantime. Corrective Action: Correct prior to reinspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Nov 13, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Spoke to PIC about possible Time-as-a-control for bacon, check foods to make sure they do/don't need date marking.
Inspector's notes
Observed soft bacon on the top of server shelf above front cookline at 65°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Sep 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand wash station monitoring.Discussed shell stock tags.
May 27, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed shell stock tags.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive organic matter buildup on the fan guards in the produce walk-in. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
2024
Sep 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection was emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Richard Huie,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
2023
Dec 14, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Richard Huie
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC- Toolbox---Cold-Holding.>>Observed in the kitchen next to the prep table in the reach in cooler cooked rice with a prep day of 12-12-23 at a temperature of 47F, Stuffing with parmesan cheese with a prep day of 12-8-23 at a temperature of 46F.>>TCS foods intended for cold holding shall be stored at 41F or below.>>Person In Charge did not want to rapidly cool foods down and instead chose to discarded food in trash, and dropped the cooler unit temperature to 35F.>>Monitor TCS foods intended for cold holding for temperatures 41F and below. >>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food.>>Observed in kitchen above the prep table next to the reach in coolers oil, and salt not in the original container without a common label name.>>Food items not in the original container shall have the common label name of the food item.>>Label containers with common label name. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter>>Observed unused equipment underneath the staircase in the kitchen.>>The premises shall be free of unnecessary equipment to allow for establishment to be properly cleaned and for the prevention of pest harborage.>>Remove unused equipment from facility. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 15, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: L. Scott James
Aug 4, 2023Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Upon re-inspection, a 2020 parasite destruction letter from the supplier has been provided, and an updated parasite destruction letter has been requested to the supplier by the operator. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Richard Huie
Priority Foundation-3-402.12, Pf: Records, Creation, & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed a parasite destruction letter dated October 5, 2020. The person in charge stated the supplier has been contacted for an updated letter and will be available in 7-10 days. A re-inspection for an updated parasite destruction letter will take place by August 14, 2023 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Aug 1, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. A certified food manager must be present during all times of operation. The person in charge stated employees are in the process of getting certified. Provided the person in charge with certified food manager resource link. https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-ServicesPriority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsObserved no bodily fluid clean up kit or written policy for vomit and diarrheal events. Provided the person in charge with a bodily fluid plan guidance and resource link.https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-ResourcesNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Lawrence James,Award: Not Participating
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11, P: Parasite Destruction; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed no parasite destruction letter on file at the time of inspection. The establishment serves a tuna sushi dish and ceviche in raw ready to eat form. Discussed with the person in charge about obtaining a parasite destruction letter and maintaining one on file when serving raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish as part of the menu. A reinspection for the parasite destruction letter will take place no later than Friday August 4, 2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed a spray bottle with green liquid in a dry storage area with no label to identify the contents. The person in charge stated the bottle had been refilled with simple green cleaner then labeled the bottle "simple green" at the time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge labeling refill bottles containing chemicals. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed significant accumulation of dust on the ceiling and fan covers of the walk in cooler where uncovered food may be exposed to dust debris. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →