Hai Noon Restaurant at Papago Inn
A°7017 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01499
Japanese — izakaya-style small plates by James Beard winner Nobuo Fukuda, inside the Papago InnWebsite
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 history11 on record
2026
Mar 31, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.The dish machine, located in the back of house, tested between 50-100 ppm. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Mar 25, 2026Routine2 priorityC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed employee drinks.
Inspector's notes
Observed bartender use bare hands to grab a sesame leaf to garnish a drink with. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine located in the back of house. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure dishes are properly sanitized. The machine was primed twice and did not test. The 3-compartment sink was set up to be used in the meantime. In person reinspection will be on Tuesday, March 31st. Discussed increasing the frequency of sanitizer testing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 2nd consecutive repeat.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
2025
Dec 4, 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.Picture of strips has been uploaded to permit
Dec 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for QUAT and chlorine test strips unless a picture is sent to inspector prior.
Inspector's notes
Mechanical warewashing machine measured 0 ppm available chlorine after multiple cycles during inspection. It was determined that the sanitizer line was disconnected from back, service call was placed at time and 3 compartment sink will be used until machine is repaired. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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
Establishment uses both chlorine and QUAT sanitizers but does not have testing strips for either type. Please ensure the appropriate sanitizer testing devices are available at all times. 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.
Jul 9, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge could not provide certificate for certified food manager certification at time of inspection. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Fix 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
Inspector's notes
Ice used for drinks is also used for cooling drink mixers directly submerged in ice. Bartender removed contaminated ice and drink mixers.
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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. Predefined Comment: Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Water leak from water line below spray faucet area in warewashing area.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jan 30, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed soil accumulation underneath grill line and underneath counter in the coffee area.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Sep 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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.No violations noted 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Cody Smith
May 3, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.
Jan 23, 2024Routine2 foundation2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Nobuo Fukuda
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers>>Observed on the rear handwashing station a spray bottle of degreaser not in original container without common label name.>>Person In Charge placed common label name degreaser on the spray bottle.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food>>Observed on center prep table cooking oil and seasonings not in their original container without a common label name.>>Person In Charge placed common label names on the food containers.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions>>Observed in the dry storage room floor with soil accumulation.>>Facility shall be cleaned with a frequency that prevents soil accumulation.>>Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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.>>Observed rear handwashing station with a equipment scrubbers inside.>>Handwashing stations shall be used only for the purposes of handwashing.>>Person In Charge removed scrubbers from inside of sink.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 4, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: provided hand wash sink signage for establishment. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Kuniyasu Fukuda
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 →