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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

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15227 N 87th St, Scottsdale 85260

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-19724

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

89
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 24, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2024 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Sep 3, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 22, 2025 — Routine — score 74 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 2, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 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 history11 on record

2026

Apr 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 2, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, Priority foundation violation #33 due for correction has been corrected.

Sep 23, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

On cook line, employee handled raw meat with gloved hands, changed gloves to continue handling cooking utensils and ready to eat foods without a proper handwash in between glove change. Instructed employee on proper glove change and handwashing when working with raw vs ready to eat foods. Recommended using tongs when handling raw meat. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Second Consecutive Violation. In cold bay prep table cooler, TCS foods (sliced meats, coleslaw, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes) with internal temperatures of 47*F and in sandwich prep table cooler, TCS foods (sliced meats, coleslaw, cut tomatoes, sliced cheeses) with internal temperatures of 46*F-48*F. Per manager, TCS foods were placed in cooler within normal time parameters. Manager moved all TCS foods (sliced meats, coleslaw, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, sliced cheeses) to ice baths to rapidly cool back down to the proper cold holding temperatures. Discontinue use of cold bay and sandwich prep table coolers until repaired and able to maintain proper temperature throughout the day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Second Consecutive Violation. On cook line, cold bay prep table cooler with an ambient temperature of 45*F and sandwich prep table cooler with an ambient temperature of 46*F. Both cold holding cooler temperatures taken with inspector probe thermometers. Recommended all cold holding equipment be checked by repair company for proper cold holding temperatures. Cold holding equipment is to have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A reinspection will be conducted by 10/2. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

Apr 24, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

Apr 22, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: back door open, sanitizer solution at warewashing sink, mop sink and chemical dispenser connections. Via email, provided handout on approved mop sink and chemical dispenser connections.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Second 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In cold bay prep table cooler, TCS foods (sliced meats, coleslaw, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes) with internal temperatures of 50*F. Per manager, TCS foods were placed in cooler within normal time parameters. Manager moved all TCS foods (sliced meats, coleslaw, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes) to walk in cooler and other available prep table cooler to rapidly cool back down to the proper cold holding temperatures. Discontinue use of cold bay prep table cooler until repaired and able to maintain proper temperature throughout the day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

On cook line, cold bay prep table cooler with an ambient temperature of 48.2*F, walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 42*F-43*F. Both cold holding cooler temperatures taken with inspector min/max irreversible thermometer and establishment ambient air thermometers. Recommended all cold holding equipment be checked by repair company for proper cold holding temperatures. Cold holding equipment is to have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A re-inspection will be conducted on 4/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

No quat test strips available for monitoring sanitizer solution. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

2024

Sep 11, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, the violation due for correction has been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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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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 3, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°

Re-inspection report was emailed to the establishment.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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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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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Second Consecutive Violation. At warewashing handwashing sink, no cold water available. Provide working cold water at handwashing sink. Email or text video of repair order or video of working faucets within 10 days. (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38*C (100*F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

Aug 22, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with manager: atmospheric vacuum breaker at mop sink.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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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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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

At warewashing handwashing sink, no cold water available. Provide working cold water at handwashing sink. Email or text video of repair order or video of working faucets within 10 days. (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38*C (100*F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

In walk in cooler, cut turkey/ 50*F-55*F prepared and cooling in shallow covered containers. Per employee, turkey was cut within normal time parameters. Cut turkey was partially uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged 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.

Mar 4, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC

This establishment received a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Recommended obtaining a bodily fluids clean up kit.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #6, 2-301.14, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was discussed with the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Reviewed with employees: mop sink connections, cooling methods.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Robert Long

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. ........Employee assisted customer at register then donned gloves to work with ready to eat foods without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper handwashing after contamination. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶ 2-403.11(B); (D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (F) During FOOD preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with FOOD; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces. 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. .........At 3-compartment sink, employee sanitized utensil <10 seconds in quat solution. Per manufacture guidelines, food contact surfaces are to be soaked in quat sanitizer solution minimum 60 seconds. Educated and instructed employee to move utensil to quat sanitizer solution and soak for minimum 60 seconds. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-603.16

Core-4-603.16, C: Rinsing Procedures ........At 3-compartment sink, employee washed then immediately sanitized dishware without a proper rinse. Educated employees on proper wash, rinse, and sanitize when warewashing food contact surfaces. Washed UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures: (A) Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before SANITIZING if using: (1) A 3-compartment sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 24, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Correction of the Priority Foundation violation #08 found during the routine inspection on 14 August 2023.Upon re-inspection, the violation has been corrected.A copy of the advisory report was emailed to the establishment.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Matthew Wilkins

Aug 14, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationC

This establishment received a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....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 (3rd Consecutive Violation).Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Matthew Wilkins

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. ..........Employee returned from break and began handling prep table equipment and bags of bread, without a proper handwash. At front counter, employee assisted customer at register, then donned gloves to handle ready to eat foods, without a proper handwash. Educated both employees on proper handwashing after contamination and before working with equipment and food product. Employees washed hands. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶ 2-403.11(B); (D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (F) During FOOD preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with FOOD; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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. ..........In prep area/ warewashing area, handwashing sink not working. Repair handwashing sink to be usable at all times. Repair handwashing sink before re-inspection. (A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section, at least 1 HANDWASHING SINK, a number of HANDWASHING SINKS necessary for their convenient use by EMPLOYEES in areas specified under § 5-204.11, and not fewer than the number of HANDWASHING SINKS required by LAW shall be provided. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System ...........At mop sink, y-valve attached to mop sink faucet. Y-valve was disconnected at time of inspection. Discontinue use of y-valve at mop sink. 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 →