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Old Town Tavern

7320 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment · Permit FD-15269

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

90
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202320242025Dec 8, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 17, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 13, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 16, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2025

Nov 7, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
May 16, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

May 13, 2025Routine2 priorityC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. In person reinspection will be on Friday, May 16th. The establishment has plastic cups they will use until the unit is serviced by a professional technician. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a cup of limes and 2 beers in the ice well used for drinks. Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. The bartender replaced the ice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

2024

Nov 7, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed slimy organic matter growth in the ice maker. Please have ice maker cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent organic matter growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.

May 17, 2024Routine1 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 Hand Drying provisions. 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,Signer: Barb C.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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 slimy organic matter growth accumulating on the ceiling of the ice maker bin. Ice maker bin should be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent accumulation of organic matter growth. Please have ice maker cleaned. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 8, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt time of inspection no food manager was present. At all times of operation, a certified food manager shall be present and available. Please have a certified food manager for next inspection. 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.Inspection report emailed. Notes;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: 0,Signer: Mike B.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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 an accumulation of slimy organic matter in the ice maker. Ice maker interior should be cleaned as often as needed to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Please have the ice maker interior cleaned. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed employees beer bottle being stored in the ice used for consumption. All ice used for drinks or consumption shall be treated as food and cannot be used as an exterior coolant or storage. Bottle was removed and ice was discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →