Samurai Sam's
A10105 E Via Linda, Scottsdale 85258
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15019
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 18, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: use of handwashing sink, handwashing.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
***Fifth Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
2025
Sep 8, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge at the establishment 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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Repeat Violation 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 26, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge at the establishment 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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Repeat Violation 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
2024
Sep 30, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed violation #50 corrected at time of re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
The person-in-charge at the establishment 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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Repeat Violation 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
Sep 30, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
The person-in-charge at the establishment 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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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Maximum water temperature observed at 85F at kitchen handwashing sink, three compartment sink and mop sink. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Service technician arrived at time of inspection. Ensure adequate hot water is reinstated at all sink fixtures prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Apr 8, 2024Routine1 coreA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager......The person-in-charge (PIC) is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Marlene Ordonez
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces.....Walk-in cooler fan guards are soiled. Clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 26, 2023Routine1 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marlene Ordonez
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.......In a plastic container in the steam table, observed cooked chicken pieces at 104F. Maintain hot TCS food at or above 135F. The manager immediately voluntarily discarded the chicken. Discontinue double panning to maintain proper TCS food temperatures. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing.....In the walk-in cooler, observed vacuum packages of salmon labeled "Remove from bag before thawing". Completely remove the frozen ROP fish from the ROP environment or package prior to thawing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained....Faucet turned off at the food prep sink due to a slight drip at the faucet. Repair as needed. 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 →