Tapas Papa Frita
B7114 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-16755
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed re-installing light bulb covers for ceiling lights in the back prep area.
Inspector's notes
At the handwashing sink near the entrance of the cook line, observed a large tray of cooked rice stored directly on top of the sink completely blocking the handwashing sink from being used.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken/53°F, French fries/50°F, raw shrimp/57°F, escargot/54°F, blended tomatoes/68°F, cheese stuffed peppers/56°F, bacon wrapped goat cheese/56°F, leek tarts/50°F and arugula/46°F in the prep refrigerator furthest from the cook line entrance. Observed herb + garlic + oil mixture/ 88°F held at room temperature near the stove.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. According to the PIC all TCS foods were held above 41°F for about 1.5 hours. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining lids on units, utilizing ice baths, and pre-chilling products in the walk in refrigerator to 41°F before placing in the prep unit if left out when portioning. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed reduced oxygen packaged cooked chicken in the walk in refrigerator dated 7/11. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. A variance is required for ROP time/temperature control foods that are in packaging for more than 48 hours.
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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Predefined Comment: A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Chicken was removed from ROP at time of inspection after instruction. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 21, 2026Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed garlic + oil mix. Maintain at 41*F or less or utilize 4 hour time as a public health control.
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of brown residue on the interior of the soda gun across from the bar entrance. Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Bartender changed out the nozzle at time of inspection with a clean one. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloth stored in quaternary ammonium sanitizer of a concentration less than 150 PPM on the cook line. Acceptable quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration shall measure between 150-400 PPM.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Dec 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed shell stock tags.Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency.
Jul 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed happy hour menu.
Inspector's notes
Observed chemical dish machine in bar area that tested 0ppm with chlorine test strips. After several attempts to prime machine the machine still tested 0ppm. The person in charge called for service at time of inspection. The person in charge instructed staff to us 3 compartment sink until machine can get repaired. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Mar 17, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed Menu.
Inspector's notes
Observed fresh live clams on the cook line with no shell stock tag present. Chef stated that the tags had been discarded. The person in charge stated that the clams were purchased due to their normal frozen product being out of stock and this is not a normal practice. The person in charge had staff cook off all remaining clams at time of inspection. The person in charge stated that communication would be made to ensure proper handling of the shell stock tags. Discussed with the person in charge that all live shell stock should have the tag with the product at all times and the date that the last animal is sold should be recorded on the tag and the tag should be saved for 90 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-202.18 (A) - Priority Foundation: Shellstock Identification; Tags Present. 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.
2024
Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 12, 2024Routine1 foundation4 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory.The establishment was found using Colorante Carmencita as an ingredient, you have 10 days to provide documentation that the product is GRAS(Generally Recognized as Safe) or used according to law.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Observed raw clams in the walk-in cooler with shell stock tags present. Person in charge could not provide a back log for the last 90 days of shell stock tags. The person in charge stated that they do not always purchase live clams. Chef stated that they were purchased the day of inspection and will be cooked of during the days preparation. Discussed with the person in charge that if live shell fish are purchased the shell stock tag must state the date that the last animal was sold/cooked and be retained for a minimum of 90 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-202.18 (A) - Priority Foundation: Shellstock Identification; Tags Present. 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
Observed excessive organic matter build-up on the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with the person in charge 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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4-602.11 (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.
Inspector's notes
Observed portions of raw tuna thawing in the cook line cooler still in its original packaging. Chef removed from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that when thawing fish it should be removed from its original packaging. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed water condenser/filter leaking near the water heater at the ceiling. The person in charge stated that the condenser was for the misting system outside and turned off system at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good working condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 28, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nanette Gutierrez
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed leak under the 3 compartment sink in the back of house. Discussed with person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 7, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kevin Kelsch
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed raw tuna portions thawing in walk-in cooler still in their original packages. Person in charge had staff remove from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that when thawing raw fish it should be removed from the original packaging. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed damaged gaskets on the cold table doors in the prep area. Observed gaskets on the far left cold table, far right cold table, and under the flat top grill with dirty and damaged gaskets. Discussed with person in charge that the gaskets should be repaired/replaced and maintained clean at a frequency that prevents build up of debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Observed uncovered garbage receptacles in both of the female restroom stall. Discussed with person in charge that any toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 9, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory update on menu. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Nanette Gutierrez
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cook line with no hand soap. Person in charge had staff refill at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that all hand wash sinks must be supplied with hand soap at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed gaskets on the far left cold table, far right cold table, and under the flat top grill with dirty and damaged gaskets. Discussed with person in charge that the gaskets should be repaired/replaced and maintained clean at a frequency that prevents build up of debris 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 →