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Nelson's Meat + Fish

14224 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01863

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

96
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 18, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 5, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 9, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 23, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 25, 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 history13 on record

2026

Jun 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°

PIC e-mailed the Parasite Destruction letter provided by food supplier. All violations have been corrected.

Jun 23, 2026Routine1 priorityB°

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

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority3-402.11

Inspector's notes

Parasite Destruction letter for raw salmon used in poke is not available for one of the food processors/providers. PIC called the manager and requested the document. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11 - Priority: Parasite Destruction; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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.

Apr 15, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment will be pre-cooking white fish for ceviche going forward, so no parasite destruction will be needed for this process.

Apr 10, 2026Routine1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed parasite destruction and provided guidance. Provide proof prior to re-inspection on 4/24. Also provided food storage guidance.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-402.12

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment prepares white fish ceviche using wild caught cod cured in citric acid (no cook step), but does not have documentation from provider for parasite destruction of fish. Reviewed requirements for parasite destruction and provided guidance document - ensure documentation is provided from provider that ensures fish is properly treated for parasite destruction. Proof may be provided electronically prior to re-inspection on 4/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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.

2025

Jul 29, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed self closing mechanism on restroom door with the person in charge. Ensure restroom door is completely enclosed and not propped open.

Apr 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Aug 9, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handwashing washing requirements. Food workers that cannot properly wash their hands due to casts, full braces, etc. cannot be involved in food preparation. Delegate such staff to non-food duties.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked shrimp in the front display with no date mark. According to the person in charge the shrimp were cooked on-site on 8/7.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. 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: 0,Signer: David G

Jan 5, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: David G

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Observed bowls used for food storage/display near the front entrance that are not protected from potential contamination. Observed a container of bread crumbs and uncooked rice that is not sealed and can be opened in the pantry area near the restroom entrance. The container of sugar and the bowls were moved back to the kitchen at time of inspection. Food and utensils shall be stored to protect from miscellaneous sources of contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 18, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed shell stock tag retention requirements. 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: David G

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. At time of inspection observed establishment using time as a control for cooked white rice. No written procedures were available for time as control at time of inspection. Written procedures were created with person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jul 26, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Final Construction. Walked with David. E&D Class 4, 0-9 seating.All previously noted items have been addressed.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: DB

Jul 25, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Construction Inspection. Walked with Chris. E&D Class 4 0-9.Establishment not ready for Final - walk-in cooler holding at 44*F Have walk-in repaired so it holds at 41*F or less for Final Approval.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. 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 602-506-6824.

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 →