First Watch
A°34422 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85266
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-36053
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC demonstrated good Active Managerial Control while instructing a food service worker during the inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 10, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed four items (including potatoes, butter, eggs, etc) being monitored using time as a control with start times of 9:03 which is the inspector's arrival time. When using time as a control, the discard times of food products must be the actual times when the food is removed from temperature control. Time control procedures were reviewed with the PIC. Keep accurate time accounting when using time as a control. The foods were all within safe time frames and would be served within four hours. .Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: 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.
2025
Oct 16, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ranchero sauce in walk-in cooler over one week past its date of preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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.
Jun 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 11, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ham, Italian sausage, steak, cooked potatoes, pico de gallo, cut lettuce, butter, cheese, cooked mushrooms, cooked onions, roasted peppers, raw bacon and raw sausage all at a temperature of 44-48*F in walk in cooler. Person in charge explained that the walk in temperatures were taken than 4 hours prior to inspection and items were at a temperature of 41*F or less. Person in charge began cooling all items with ice baths and placing items in freezer.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. (2nd Consecutive violation)
2024
Sep 12, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two sets of tongs with food debris on utensil, two wire mesh strainers with food debris in strainer and food slicer with food debris on blade and behind blade. Person in charge explained all items were stored as clean at time of inspection. All equipment wash rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection.
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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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed lettuce, arugula, spinach, cut tomatoes, sliced ready to eat chicken boiled eggs and hollandaise sauce all at a temperature of 48-52*F in reach in cooler at start of cookline. Person in charge explained all items have been in the unit for over 4 hours and were discarded 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 2 chemical spray bottles without a common working name on container. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
May 16, 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.Report emailed 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Christian Trujillo
Jan 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
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.Report emailed 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QC - MB,Signer: Tristian Trujillo
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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.... Observed chemical ware washing machine at 0ppm during time of inspection. Person in charge informed chlorine chemical ware washing machine shall remain between 50-100ppm at all times to ensure proper sanitization. Person in charge moved ware washing to 3-compartment sink until ware washing equipment can remain between 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) , C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens... Observed cutting boards and plastic containers next to hand washing sink exposed to water splashing while employees washing hands. Person in charge informed Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 26, 2023Routine1 coreA°
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.Report Emailed at time of inspectionOn 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Melissa Castaneda
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas<<>> Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →