AZ 88 Restaurant
A°7353 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02455
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history14 on record
2026
Jun 1, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 17, 2026Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed test strip replacement.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee restroom that can be used by both males and females with a trash receptacle with no lid. Discussed with the person in charge that any restroom that can be used by females should have a trash receptacle with a lid for proper disposal of sanitary napkins. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector's notes
Observed ceiling tiles damaged and a plant of some sort growing in from the outside through a window vent near the ceiling. The growth comes into the building approximately 2 feet. Discussed with the person in charge that the ceiling tiles should be repaired and the plant growth should be removed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.18 - Core: Walls and Ceilings, Studs, Joists, and Rafters
2025
Nov 6, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed smoked salmon and cream cheese in reach-in cooler below prep line at 46 °F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all time/temperature control for safety (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.
Jun 26, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 11, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please reach out to inspector via email if you would like a training visit on handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed an employee handling raw ground beef. Once finished, employee went to wash their hands. Employee washed their hands with the same gloves still on and only washed their hands for approximately 3-5 seconds. Instructed employee to remove gloves when washing hands and then complete a full 20 second hand wash.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: This is the 2nd repeat violation. On the cook line, observed an employee cut seared, par-cooked ahi tuna. Employee then proceeded to make another Ready To Eat (RTE) salad. When handling raw, or not fully cooked meats, employees should wash their hands before returning to ready to eat foods. Employee went and washed their hands and changed gloves. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Nov 1, 2024Routine2 priorityC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands between handling. Person in charge spoke with employee about this practice at the time of the inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed large raw shrimp in 4 white canvas bags in the walk-in freezer labeled Wild Shrimp Co. Brown 2KG. Per research in Permit Center, the shrimp provider just has mobile food unit permits (no processor). The shrimp provider previously had a processor permit under FD-88717, but was closed out in May 2023. Internet research finds the shrimp provider with a processing address in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. The person in charge was only able to produce a generic paper invoice from the establishment and no bill of lading for the international sale of the shrimp.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.14 - Priority: 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.
Aug 5, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed thawed halibut in ROP (reduced oxygen packaging) bags with the instructions to keep frozen and to break seal and thaw under refrigeration.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Had discussion with manager on proper thawing methods and reasoning behind the removal of the fish. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 1, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes:Discussed monitoring ice build up on freezer coils. Freezer was working fine. Discussed having mop sink AVB tested. Discussed time control documentation for olives at the bar. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Paul M.
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no hand drying provision at the handwashing sink in the bar. A hand drying provision must be kept available at all times. Employee obtained paper towels for the handwashing sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use In the storage area under the stairs, observed 5 cans of household pesticides such as raid and hot shot. For food establishments, all pesticides must be applied by a certified applicator. Manager removed the cans from the establishment. Discussed pest control with manager. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System Observed a sprayer nozzle with a shut off valve connected to the hose while not in use. Sprayer nozzles with shut off valves must be disconnected while not in use. Employee removed the sprayer nozzles. Observed minor leaking from the AVB when removed. Please ensure that AVB is still in good working order. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Mar 21, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory Inspection, Stephanie.Approved pressure vacuum breakers (PVB) installed on hot and cold water supply of the Meritech hand washing machine. Ok to operate.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) 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. Notes:Discussed sprayer nozzles on mop sinks.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Stephanie B.
Sep 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Dropped off printed dog patio permit and left with manager Tim S.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment has applied for a dog friendly patio. Visited establishment to assess patio compliance.Establishment has shown sufficient compliance to be approved for a dog friendly patio. An inspector will stop by in the future to drop off dog patio permit. No dogs were observed at time of inspection. No county legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 3, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) 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. Notes;Discussed in-use utensils.Discussed dog friendly patio and sent link to application. 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Nick H.
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 →