PlateScore

Dominick's Steakhouse

A+Cutting Edge

15169 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17309

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 8, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 25, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Nov 24, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 21, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed advisories on menu.

2025

Nov 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed a container of creamed spinach/117°F in the glass door hot holding cabinet near the grill. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the creamed spinach was moved from the stovetop and placed in the glass door hot holding cabinet 45 minutes ago. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff (a policy issue, verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation. According to the PIC the creamed spinach was placed in the holding cabinet prior to it reaching sufficient temperature for hot holding.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jul 15, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed sold shellstock tags records from April 2025- July 2025 not kept in chronological order. Observed multiple tags missing last sold date. Observed one tag with harvest date in March 2025, but sold date in February 2025.

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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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. Predefined Comment: Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. PIC had employee rearrange shellstock tags in chronological order at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked marinara sauce/80°F in a covered container over 8+ inches deep in the walk-in cooler. Observed two tightly covered containers of cooked pasta/53-65°F stacked on top of each other in the walk-in cooler. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the marinara sauce and pasta had been cooling since 3:45PM (~1.5 hours).

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. An ice wand was added to the marinara sauce at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 1, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety. Discussed maintaining lids on garnishes on display that are within reach of customers.

Jul 25, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring bar coolers.

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

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. Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. In ground floor bar’s ice well, observed a plastic bag of cubed ice stored in ice intended for consumption. Ice may not be used as food if used as an exterior coolant for packaged goods and foods. The bag of ice was removed from the ice well at time of inspection. Ice surrounding the bagged ice was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two ice buckets on the ground near the coffee station. Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. The ice buckets were moved off the ground at time of inspection by the person in charge. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

Mar 27, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and 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.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began 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,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-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 an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Antonio B

2023

Dec 4, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety, 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.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Christian N

Aug 8, 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.Routine inspection report emailed to person in charge. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Antonio B

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability At time of inspection observed missing floor tiles below the dish machine. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth, durable, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Please repair flooring prior to next routine inspection. 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 →