Red Lobster

4802 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38965

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Calibrated thermometer. One fan in the main walk-in cooler not operating. PIC is aware and is waiting for a repair company to arrive. All TCS food observed to be 41F or below and the walk-in cooler is maintaining 41F or less. Discussed using the walk-in freezer and/or the additional walk-in cooler in the main walk-in fails to maintain 41F or less. Discussed replacing or repairing the faucet at the handwashing sink in the bar. Emailed the Big 6 handout.

Apr 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Reviewed separation with person in charge with stand up refrigerators on cook line.

Jul 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: glove usage during food preparation. Of note: Establishment has time as control for salad refrigerator tcs foods and hot soups to right.

Apr 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometers. Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Time as control policy and procedures. Currently establishment is using 4 hr time for tcs: cut tomatoes; cut lettuce; cole slaw; shredded American Cheeses. Currently no policy and procedure provided. Please ensure one prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand sink stocking procedures. Of note: Establishment has work order for hand sink bar/server soda station; repairing/replacing ceiling tiles around the dish pit room.

Jul 30, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has work order to add RPZ. Fix hand sink by server soda machines; ceiling by high temperature dish machine.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed on main server line employee washing hands for less than 7 seconds at hand sink on server line. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Directed employee to hand wash again for more than 20 seconds. ======Employee not washing hands for 20 seconds. ====Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.

Mar 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.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.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Parasite destruction form. Recommend: installing 2 ASSE 1022 or ASSE 1024 on water lines to coffee machines. Maintenance on salad reach in unit. Please verify RPZ backflow preventer is attached to water line of soda machines. 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: 3,Signer: Stephan Brown

2023

Dec 6, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Recommend: installing 2 ASSE 1022 or ASSE 1024 on water lines to coffee machines. Adjusting/repairing bar Quat Ammonia dispenser. 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,Signer: Tara Brock

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. ===Observed main cook employee grab raw salmon with right gloved hand. Place salmon onto black cooking plate. Observed employee contaminate equipment scraper. Employee proceeded in working with open cooked food plating dish with cooked shrimp. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to take off contaminated right glove and wash hands appropriately.==========Employee not washing hands between working with raw food and RTE food. Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →