Valley Ho Hotel
A°6850 E Main St, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09812
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Mar 17, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed excess organic matter buildup on the fan guards in both upright coolers on the cook line. 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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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2025
Aug 21, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Jan 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Pool kitchen was not open during inspection. Pool bar was open. No TCS foods were being held at the pool bar at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 22, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit anapplication, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days.Establishment has a mister system and Reverse Osmosis system installed outside of the pool kitchen and bar without a backflow prevention device. Inspection report emailed. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - AC,Signer: Daniel H.
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 minor organic matter growth in the ice maker inside the pool kitchen. The interior of the ice maker should be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent organic matter growth. :
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed fuzzy organic matter growth accumulating around the beer lines and shelving in the keg cooler in the pool kitchen. Equipment should be kept clean and be cleaned as frequently as needed to prevent soils. Please have this area cleaned. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required Observed a new mister system set up outside of the pool bar/kitchen. No backflow prevention device was observed at time of inspection. Instructed establishment to submit a remodel application to have a proper backflow device installed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Sep 28, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;Inspection conducted with Badge #283. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Freddy S.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed a leaking drain pipe from the hand sink on the outdoor bar area of the pool kitchen. System should be maintained in good repair. Please have the pipe repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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