Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
A°7228 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11801
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
May 19, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cutting boards. Discussed in use utensils. Discussed hair restraints.
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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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Feb 5, 2026RoutineA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without a trash receptacle available. Discussed with the person in charge that a covered trash receptacle should be available at all time for proper disposal of dog waste. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(d) [4] - All dog waste shall be placed in a fly-tight container located adjacent to the patio area and disposed of outside of the food establishment in an appropriately covered waste receptacle. Equipment used to clean the outdoor patio must be kept outside of the food establishment.
2025
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 3, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Parasite destruction document was received by inspector and uploaded to permit. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jun 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for parasite destruction letter, unless document is sent to inspector prior.
Inspector's notes
Establishment serves ceviche with uncooked, marinated shrimp (raw as ready to eat), but do not have any parasite destruction documentation to support necessary treatment. Distributor was contacted at time. Please ensure shrimp served raw has been properly treated for parasites by the distributor and the documentation to verify is available for review at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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
Mechanical warewashing machine in back area measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Sanitizer lines needed to be primed and all air bubbles were expelled. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50 and 100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment does not have a handwashing sink within 25 feet, line of sight, or directly accessible in the dishwashing area or soda machine area. Recommended having an additional handwashing sinks installed to allow for more accessible handwashing.
2024
Sep 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment does not have a handwashing sink within 25 feet, line of sight, or directly accessible in the dishwashing area or soda machine area. Recommended having an additional handwashing sinks installed to allow for more accessible handwashing.
Feb 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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;Discussed cleaning in bottoms of chest coolers.Recommended having an additional handwashing sink put in the dish washing area to allow for more accessible handwashing. 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: 2,Signer: Brandon P.
2023
Oct 19, 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:Discussed a small consumer advisory correction.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brandon P.
Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required In the soda/drink station in the back hallway, observed several stacks of cups that were stacked while still wet. All dishes should be fully air dried before being put away. Discussed requirements for air drying with managers. 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 →