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3410 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-02863

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

92
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Oct 5, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 4, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Mar 16, 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 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 12, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food Inspection Report was delivered via email.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand drying provision in the employee restroom near the employee lockers. Person in Charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed large container of windshield washer fluid stored on the retail food storage rack near the 3-comp sink. The washer fluid was directly above packaged food for retail. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-502.13

Inspector's notes

Observed dairy cream dispensers not cut at a diagonal near the coffee station. Advised person in charge (PIC) to cut dispensing tubes at an angle. All milk dispensing tubes should be cut on the diagonal leaving no more than one inch protruding from the chilled dispenser head. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed hose connected to the water supply laying in mop sink. Advised person in charge (PIC) on proper backflow prevention measures. An air gap should be provided above floor sinks connected to drainage lines. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Feb 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Aug 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #20, 3-501.16, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 5,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jeff C.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation 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 several bottles of milk stored in the walk in cooler at 46*F. All temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods in cold holding are required to be kept below 41*F or below. Per manager the milk was placed in the cooler last Friday. Milk was embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. At time of inspection, right side of walk in cooler was holding at 46*F. Left side of unit was holding at 35*F. Milk and TCS products were being stored on the right side of the walk in. All equipment used to cold hold TCS foods are required to be kept at 41*F or below. Please have the right unit repaired. Until then, establishment will utilize other coolers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Oct 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 249,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Rick K.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. At time of inspection, observed several soda nozzles accumulating slimy organic matter growth. Soda nozzles must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent organic matter growth. Please clean these more Frequently. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. At time of inspection, observed various milk products between 46-49*F, bags of half n half at 50*F, and various dispensing bags of coffee at 51*F. This area of the walk in was holding at 48*F on inspectors min/max thermometer. All Temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods that are in cold holding are required to be at or below 41*F. All food was embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. At time of inspection, right side of walk in cooler was holding at 46*F to 48*F on inspectors min/max thermometer. This area is where the establishment stores the back stock of milk products. All coolers holding temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods are required to be holding at or below 41*F. Please have fridge repaired. Until fridge is repaired, establishment will store TCS foods on the other side of the walk in holding at 38*F. 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 →