Sesame Inn
B°34482 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85266
Food Establishment · Permit FD-03415
Score based on 8 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
2025
Oct 16, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bottle of ceramic cleaner stored over pot handle covers and bulk dry tea leaves. 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
Jun 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 27, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw pork stored above cream cheese in walk in cooler at time of inspection and raw shrimp stored above tofu in reach in cooler on cook line.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Dec 9, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed why items shall remain 6 in off of floor
Inspector's notes
Observed ladles, spoons and spatulas near dish machine stored as clean with visible food debris still on surface of utensils.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Person in charge informed utensils stored as clean shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jul 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked cabbage used for egg rolls in large deep metal container in walk in cooler at a temperature of 50*F. Person in charge explained the item was made yesterday afternoon.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ceilings nearest to air vents with dark build up.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jan 23, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Embargo Lbs: .5,Award: Not Participating,Signer: lanoi Limsakane,Review Notes: RA - MB,Review Complete: CHECKED
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.... Observed raw bacon on third shelf over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Person in charge informed that they must Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. Person in charge moved bacon to bottom shelf at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.... Observed egg drop soup at hot holding station at a temperature of 120*F. Person in charge explained that the soup was made and hot held at 11am that morning. Person in charge discarded soup at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers... Observed blue liquid in spray bottle under prep sink near back exit with no label. Person in charge informed Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Person in charge labeled spray bottle at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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.... Observed fully cooked chicken in large pan at a temperature of 122*F sitting at room temperature. Person in charge explained that they will be adding ice to cool. Person in charge informed they shall have cooling methods place after food is below 135*F. Person in charge added ice to chicken to rapidly cool. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing... Observed frozen chicken in 3 compartment sink thawing. Person in charge explained that the chicken has been there over night. Person in charge informed they must use approved method of thawing. Person moved chicken to walk in cooler at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods... Small leaking coming from roof due to rain. Premises shall remain in good repair. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 26, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report Was Emailed at time of inspection 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Phetla Limsakoune
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.<<>> Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B), P: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Storage & labeling<<< Observed white pills in a small white dish covered by plastic wrap over cold holding units where food prep is done. Person in charge explained that they were supplements used by an employee. Person in charge was informed that medicines that are in a food establishment for the employees' use shall be labeled as specified and be stored away from food that will be served to customers. Person in charge moved pills at time of inspection.>>> Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jul 21, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed mop sink access with Person in Charge. 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 602-506-682Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lanoi L.,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. >>> In middle reach-in refrigerated make table, across from cookline, observed a container of raw ground chicken stored above an open container of peeled cucumbers. Raw animal foods shall separated during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE (ready to eat)foods and cooked RTE foods. Person in Charge (PIC) moved raw chicken container for proper storage. Discussed importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination with PIC. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. 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 →