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Desert Shadows Middle School

ACutting Edge

5858 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01724

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 25, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 14, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Feb 6, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 5, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Ensure both handwashing sinks have sufficient water flow.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Katie Sasso

2023

Aug 25, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Katie S.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest >>> Observed an accumulation of dead crickets on floor of walk-in refrigerator along left side including underneath shelving. Dead or trapped creatures shall be removed promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Person in Charge (PIC) immediately removed dead crickets. Discussed monitoring for dead pests including accumulation in glue traps with PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →