Zinc Bistro
ACutting Edge15034 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-08577
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at the time of inspection.
Mar 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Dec 5, 2025RoutinecleanA+
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.No catering operations were being conducted at the time of inspection. Equipment/facility inspection. According to the PIC shellstock is not sold during catering events. Discussed shellstock tag record retention and requirements.
Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering operations being conducted at time of inspection. Equipment/facility inspection.
Jun 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering operations being conducted at the time of inspection. Equipment/facility inspection.
Mar 7, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering operations being conducted at time of inspection. Equipment/facility inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing ceiling tile and small leak (rainwater) near the office in the kitchen. No overhead contamination observed.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed small smoker outside near the rear entrance. Outdoor food operations require approval by MCESD. PIC will discontinue outdoor food service. Discussed brining smoker inside to be used under hood. Discussed applying for a remodel if they would like to continue outdoor food service. Outdoor food service without remodel or approval by MCESD may result in legal action. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering operations being conducted at time of inspection. Equipment/facility inspection.
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No catering operations being conducted at time of inspection. Equipment/facility inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began 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,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-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 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jesus M
Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No catering operations being conducted at time of inspection. Equipment/facility inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began 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,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-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 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Glenn B
2023
Dec 5, 2023Routine1 coreA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No catering operations being conducted at time of inspection. Equipment/facility inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.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 602-506-6824Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Glenn B
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. Observed black residue build up on the upper interior of the ice maker. Please clean ice maker as frequently as necessary to prevent the build up of residue. Please clean ice maker prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 19, 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.No catering operations are being conducted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.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 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Glenn B
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. No detectable chlorine (0 PPM) in final rinse of in-use low temp dish machine in the kitchen. No detectable chlorine was detected after priming the machine and running the dish machine for a second time. Establishment will utilize bar dish machine and three-compartment sink until the kitchen dish machine is repaired. Service call placed at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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