Desert Mountain
A°11124 E Prospect Point Dr, Scottsdale 85262
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18402
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 27, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
May 19, 2026Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In cooler, observed partially cooked chicken; however, written procedures for non-continuous cooking were not available for review. Non-continuous cooking of raw animal proteins requires prior approval of written procedures by department. Provide Department with written procedures within about a week. (Inspector emailed guidance documents.) Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-401.14 (F) - Priority Foundation: Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.
Mar 3, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed time as a control and filed shellstock tags. Also reviewed cooling procedures for beef roasts.
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of tomatoes which was severely crimped over on the top rim. Swollen, rusted and cans dented on any of the 3 can seams (top, bottom, side) or deep, sharp dents should be considered unsafe. PIC separated the damaged cans. A designated area will be used to store damaged cans until removal from the establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-202.15 - Priority Foundation: Package Integrity. 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 several utensils in a dipper well that had flowing water but was not holding any water in the well. The dipper well drain was corrected at the time in order to maintain the utensils submerged under cold, running water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed single-use food wraps, foils, containers, etc stored on shelving outside. Maintain the food service items stored inside the establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
2025
Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Spoke to PIC about maintenance on not currently in-use warewashing machine, cleaning dishes with 3-compartment sink until machine is fixed.
Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 28, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tomato basil soup at a temperature of 58*F and steak soup at a temperature of 48*F both with a date marking of 10/27.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed butter stored in dry storage area at a temperature of 70*F with a date marking of 10/25.
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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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jan 18, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: C,Signer: Joel Gaitan
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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... Observed Butter with bacon at a temperature of 48*F, raw chicken at a temperature of 45*F in large reach in near cook line. Person in charge discarded butter at time inspection. Person in charge explained the chicken had been only been in the cooler for an hour person in charge moved chicken to walk in to rapidly cool. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage... Observed knife on top of ware washing machine chemicals in bar area. Observed cutting board and other utensils used in bar area directly next to ware washing machine chemicals. Person in charge moved all utensils at time of inspection. Person in charge informed toxic substances stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 14, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Joel Gaitan
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 slicer that was stored as clean on top of prep table with food debris on blade and corners of machine. Person in charge was informed that Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils must be clean to sight and touch. Person in charge broke down slicer and cleaned for next use. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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.... Observed cooked chicken in deep stainless steal container with plastic wrap over the top at a temperature of 50*F. Person in charge explained that the chicken was taken out to be cut and placed back into cooler. Person in charge placed chicken on thin sheets and rapidly cooled back down to 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jul 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Joel G.
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 →