Ihop
A+Cutting Edge8950 E Mountain View Rd, Scottsdale 85258
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-29096
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 15, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No violations noted at time of inspection. Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Calibrated thermometer. No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed removing the nozzle from the hose when not in use and recaulking the handwashing sink near the dish pit and the dish machine drainboards.
2025
Nov 5, 2025Routine1 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning frequency of soda machine nozzles, utensils to be clean to sight and touch, and bathrooms to be fully stocked.
Inspector's notes
Observed yellow residue build up on back wall near waffle machines. 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.
Show full county text
6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jul 25, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: repairing caulk along the hand sink by the walk in freezer unit. Repair missing metal bottom part to vulcan stove. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair flooring in front of house and server area.
Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: glove usage during food preparation; no bare hand touching cooked food. Recommend: deep cleaning back of fryers and hood. Of note: Back up sandwich unit has work order to repair.
2024
Oct 9, 2024RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures. Verify RPZ is below soda fountain in server area. Recommend: deep cleaning vents above main cook line.
Jun 28, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: inspector emphasized importance of hand washing training for all employees. Inspection conducted with RS #1315.
Inspector's notes
Observed several employees repeatedly rinse wiping cloths and pour beverage containers down hand washing sink in servers' station. Please ensure handwashing sinks are only used for washing hands. Person in charge (PIC) will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
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.
Inspector's notes
Observed employees move ice bucket from floor to metal countertop in servers' station next to ice cream scooping area and clean plate and utensil storage. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC instructed employees to sanitize metal countertop during inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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
Observed portioned shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, packaged cut romaine lettuce, and portioned cut melon (honeydew, watermelon) with internal temperatures between 50-52'F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Items were located in prep-style refrigerator with ambient air temperature measured at 49'F. Per PIC, items were placed in unit less than 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC returned items to walk-in refrigerator to cool rapidly. Inspector verified during inspection that internal temperatures were dropping. This unit is not critical refrigeration for cold-holding of TCS foods. PIC contacted refrigeration technician during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
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.
Inspector's notes
Observed deeply-cracked floor tiles underneath deep fryers. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable, especially in high-splash areas. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Inspector's notes
Light bulbs were observed to be missing from ceiling in main cook line area. Please ensure overhead lighting is adequate in all stations were foods are handled and stored. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Mar 29, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: food storage hierarchy; food contact equipment cleaning procedures. Recommend: deep cleaning ceiling tiles on main cook line; adding missing light bulbs to hood vents; deep clean walls on cook line. Emailed inspection to the establishment. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a currentand 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: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Samantha Walker
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Laura Hughes
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed build-up of organic material adhering the soda nozzles of the soda machine. Recommended person in charge to increase cleaning frequency to prevent accumulation of organic matter. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Per FDA Food Code, surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (a)At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or (b)Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 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 →