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The Springs of Scottsdale

3212 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-00020

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

87
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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100060202420252026Jan 11, 2024 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)May 6, 2024 — Routine — score 55 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 7, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)70
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine that was in use at 0ppm. PIC called to have the dish machine serviced and stated that all dishes would be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Egg salad, tuna salad, cut lettuce, and chicken salad-46-50F in make line/reach in cooler in the cookline area in front of the grill. PIC stated that all items had been recently placed into the unit within the last three hours and relocated to the walk in cooler to cool. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. *Ambient temperature of make line/reach in cooler in the cookline area was 49-50F. PIC removed all food items from the unit and stated that the unit would not be used until it is maintaining 41F or below. Establishment has sufficient refrigeration. 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.

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

Calibrated thermometer. No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed cooling methods.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Dec 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 9 Food Allergens. Recommend: replacing light in men's restroom; adding locks to mop sink locker. Establishment can differentiate IL and AL residents. Menu has consumer advisory for IL residents only.

Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cleaning can opener and veggie chopper. 9 Food Allergens.

Jun 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 1 Inch air gap rules for RPZ in mop sink room. Recommend: deep hood cleaning/ anti-rust treatment to dish machine hood vent.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment hot holding two large containers of cooked soups inside hot holder unit on server line. Internal temperature of cooked ham soup was at 106*F; cooked chicken soup was at 116*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperatures. Per employee the unit was turned off. PIC had employee reheat soups to above 165*F. === Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.12

Inspector's notes

Observed men's room toilet with no caulking around the toilet. On previous inspection discussed with Person In Charge (PIC). Discussed with PIC again.======Toilet needs to e flush and sealed to the floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.12 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing

Feb 7, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: re-caulking toilet in men's restroom.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed inside main walk in unit on speed rack to the left of doo. Observed raw salmon stored directly above ready to eat continental breakfast: Danishes. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw salmon away. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple tcs foods with expired dates on open containers and open products: cut lettuce from 1/30/24; today is 2/7; expired on 2/5; cut tomatoes from 1/31; expired on 2/5; cooked hot dogs from 1/30; expired on 2/5; cooked open eggs from 1/31 inside sandwich reach in unit expired on 2/5; inside main walk unit was open feta from 1/28; expired on 2/4. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee discard all expired foods listed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

2024

Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Before inspection start; main walk in freezer has work order to repair. Any tcs foods inside the unit will be discarded. Recommend: re-caulking around restroom toilets.

Aug 13, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment is in process of caulking three compartment sink; women's toilet .Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures; quality of food.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed on speed rack inside main walk in unit with raw tenderized steaks stored directly above raw pork bacon. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw tenderized teaks to be below raw pork. On previous inspection discussed hierarchy of foods storage. =====Separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed large full pan of cooked chicken on top side of make line refrigerator. Internal temperature of cooked chicken was 46*F-54*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per employee chicken was cooked 1.5hrs prior to inspection start time. Directed employee to move cooked chicken to main walk in unit to cool to below 41*F. ====Improper cooling method used. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

May 6, 2024Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cross contamination prevention procedures; food contact equipment cleaning procedures. Recommend: Pest control services to side bistro soda area.Of note: work orders to repair AVB at mop sink; seal wall openings to right of three compartment sink; deep clean freezer floor. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Adam Solarez

#4 — Proper Use of Restriction and ExclusionPriority2-201.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-201.12, P: Exclusions & Restrictions; Conditions of Exclusion and Restriction. ======Observed server employee with blue bandage on right thumb. With no gloves on proceeded to make iced beverages with ice scoop and open drink cups. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Employee put on gloves during food preparation.====Employee does not know to put on glove over cut bandage on hand/s during food preparation. 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/4620/AMC-Toolbox---Employee-Health. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. ==========Observed server employee wash hands. On right thumb was bandage. Not possible to hand wash bandage. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to take off bandage and wash hands appropriately. =====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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. ===Observed two separate bags of open feta cheese from 4/29 date mark. Expired on 5/5. Also observed large container of refried beans from 4/28; expired on 5/4; notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC discarded expired foods listed. ========== A food shall be discarded if: It exceeds the 7 days at 41?F. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 11, 2024Routine4 coreA°

OC inspection for a Class 4 10+ E&D permit was conducted with manager Adam S. by appointment. The establishment was open and operating at time of inspection. 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.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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Please address the listed items prior to the next routine inspection. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Adam S.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ------ Replace or refinish rusted shelving units, as needed. Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing ------ Recaulk the ventilation hood gaps, as needed, an aluminum based silicone. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -------- Correct the following: 1) Repair the leaking mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker. 2) Provide 1" minimum air gaps above the floor sink flood rims for the warewash area and the beverage station indirect drains. 3) Provide a hose bib vacuum breaker for the hose bib located at the back exterior area. 4) Permanently attach the sprayer faucet at the handwash sink installed at the beverage station to ensure a 1" minimum air gap is maintained. The other option is to install a rigid swing faucet that is air gapped. Core-5-202.11 (B), C: Cleanable Fixtures ------- Correct the following: 1) Replace the rusted and corroded floor sink grates, as needed. 2) Provide u-shaped toilet seats in the public restrooms near the kitchen. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed ------- Correct the following: 1) Provide a 3/8th inch minimum cove base to the millwork/floor junctures located at the beverage station area. Recommend rubber cove base. 2) Provide a 3/8th inch minimum cove base to the floor/wall junctures located at the stall wall, as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-304.11

Core-6-304.11, C: Mechanical-Ventilation -------- Repair the ventilation fans in the employee restrooms. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →