The Phoenician Resort
A+Cutting Edge6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02960
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 15, 2026RoutinecleanA+
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.Discussed repairing floor tiles near the drain on the main cook line.
Feb 24, 2026Routine2 coreA+
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.
Inspector's notes
Observed three small flies around the soda fountain guns in the bar area. Discussed with the person in charge that the establishment should be free of all insects. Discussed cleaning drains and syrups/ residue as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed countertop next to soda machine in server pantry with damaged caulking causing the countertop to be loose and unsecure. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Countertop should be sealed to the wall with a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Dec 9, 2025Routine2 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed concentration of small flies around the beverage dispenser holders in the bar area. Discussed with the person in charge that the establishment should be free of all insects. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed countertop next to soda machine in server pantry with damaged caulking causing the countertop to be loose and unsecure. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Countertop should be sealed to the wall with a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Jul 22, 2025Routine2 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive organic matter build up on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with Chef 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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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed damage to the walk-in cooler floor exposing bare floor underneath diamond plated floor. Discussed with Chef that the floor should be maintained in good condition and should be constructed of a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Feb 19, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed walk-in flooring.
2024
Sep 30, 2024RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking.
Jul 16, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw mussels on the cook line in upright reach-in with no tag present. Observed multiple tags in the back log book that were missing the date that the last animal was sold. Chef found tag for current batch and discussed with staff the requirements for documenting the dates and proper storage of back log tags. Discussed with Chef that all shell stock tags are required to state the date that the last animal was sold. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak under sink at the dish machine prewash sink. Discussed with Chef that all equipment should be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 8, 2024Routine2 priority2 coreall corrected on siteC
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 14. 4-501.114 , 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: C,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Danielle Realmonte
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces. 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. Observed back of house high temperature dish machine that measured 145*F with inspector probe thermometer. Person in charge instructed staff to use 3 compartment sink to wash dishes until unit was repaired. Discussed with person in charge that all high temperature dish machines should measure no less than 160*F for proper sanitization. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. Observed chemical dish machine in the bar that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. Person in charge instructed staff to use 3 compartment sink until unit can be repaired. Discussed with person in charge that all chemical dish machines should measure between 50-100 ppm with chlorine test strip. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed sanitizer bucket in bar that tested 0ppm with quaternary test strips. Bartender emptied and replaced at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that all sanitizer buckets should measure between 150-400ppm with quaternary test strips. Buckets should be changed at a minimum of every 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed 2 containers of tongs on the grill in standing water. Water measured 99*F with inspector probe thermometer. Chef had staff change water, utensils, and heat water up to 135*F at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that in-use utensils should be stored in either running water or water that is maintained at 135*F at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 26, 2023Routine1 priorityB
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Rebecca Tillman
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. Observed dish machine in bar that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. Person in charge called for service at time of inspection and instructed staff to not use machine, establishment has a back of house dish machine that is working correctly. Discussed with person in charge that the dish machine should measure between 50-100ppm for proper sanitation. 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 →