The Rocks

27440 N Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale 85262

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07325

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 5, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Breakfast menu consumer advisory footnote has disclosure and reminder statements; however the menu lacks asterisks identifying the animal proteins that may be served undercooked (like eggs any style and poached in the classic breakfast, eggs benedict, breakfast tostada, and sides' add an egg. Consumer advisory guidance document emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge onsite at the time of inspection is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Spoke to PIC about adjusting the sanitizer concentration for the automatic dispenser.

Sep 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Feb 21, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Sep 27, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling best practices with PIC

May 23, 2024Routine1 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."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."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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - MB,Signer: Steve R.

#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 raw chicken, cut lettuce, shredded cheese, sliced turkey, sliced ham and salsa all at a temperature between 45-49*F in large reach in cooler. Person in charge explained items were placed into cooler 3 hours prior to taking temperatures. Person in charge advised they shall place items into walk in cooler to rapidly cool at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Feb 6, 2024Routine1 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.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.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 7,Signer: Chris Thompson

#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.... Observed Raw chicken, and cooked shrimp both at a temperature of 46-47*F. Items were placed into cooler the night prior person in charge discarded raw chicken and cooked shrimp at time of inspection Observed raw ground beef at a temperature of 46*F placed in cooler less than 2 hours prior person in charge placed ground beef back into walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Person in charge informed all temperature sensitive products shall remain at or below 41*F at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 21, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Christopher Thompson

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 soda gun hose in hand sink during time of inspection. Hand washing sink shall not be used for anything other than hand washing at any time. Person in charge informed they must find an alternative place to have soda gun hose. Person in charge removed soda gun hose at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →