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Element at Skysong

1345 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85257

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01174

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

91
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 29, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 5, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2025 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 2, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sneeze guards or lids for consumer self-service.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice leftover in the bar ice well from the night before and debris in the corner of the ice well. Please ensure ice wells are washed, rinsed, and sanitized nightly to prevent reuse of old ice and to ensure a clean and sanitized surface for fresh ice. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed more than 5 small flies located on the walls near the dish machine and handwash sink. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the handwash sink closest to the omelet station with kegs placed in front and blocking. Observed the handwash sink near the dish pit with an employee bag sitting on the sink. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sinks at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2025

Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No hand towels available at handsinks behind bar and near warewashing area, sinks were restocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed care of raw eggs being stored on top shelf above cheese, cooked egg, and avocado in reach in cooler. Eggs were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

Mar 19, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

Mar 18, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationB°

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

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed Parmesan Cheese with mold in a cooling drawer across from oven area. Food product shall be monitored for adulteration. PIC discarded food product.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pans stored as clean under the ovens with soil accumulation. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrected at time of inspection by PIC placing the pans in the dishwashing area.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-204.115

Inspector's notes

Facility was observed without temperature measuring device for their high temp warewashing machine. Warewashing machines shall be equipped with temperature measuring devices. Correct prior to re- inspection on 3/28/2025.

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4-204.115 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring 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

Jul 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection was emailed.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rebecca Potter

Jan 5, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.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,Embargo Lbs: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Alex Chinchilla

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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.>>Observed a wedge of parmesan cheese with mold in the prep area drawer next to the reach in cooler used for breakfast. >>Food shall be safe and honestly presented.>>Person In Charge discarded the parmesan cheese.>>Monitor food to ensure foods quality.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 29, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Wade Hughes

#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.>>> Observed employee using bare hands to load dishwasher with dirty dishes. Employee did not wash hands before touching the clean dishes to put away. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) and the employee to wash hands before handling clean dishes, engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Employee rewashed the dishes and washed hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodCounty code (MCEHC)

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 →