First Watch
A°16455 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-42551
Score based on 11 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 history11 on record
2026
Sep 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed monitoring digital dishwasher.
Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at the time of inspection. Discussed smoke fish and requirement for parasite destruction letter from the food processor.
Apr 17, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed stacking of foods on prep line, and use of metal vs. plastic containers. No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Aug 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the glass door reach in refrigerator near the office observed a sheet tray of raw bacon stored directly above portioned butter. In the same refrigerator observed two bags of thawed raw shrimp on a sheet tray stored directly above a container of cooked bacon. No overhead contamination observed.
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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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a small container of cooked turkey sausages/56°F in the open upper portion of the prep cooler on the line. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the sausages had been cooling for about 4 hours in the reach in cooler but was recently moved to the top section of the cooler. The upper portion of prep coolers are not designed for cooling TCS foods.
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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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. The sausages were moved to the reach in refrigerator at time of inspection to rapidly cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
May 12, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Priority foundation violation #33, 4-301.11 corrected. Out of order signage observed on the small malfunctioning refrigerator used to store condiments. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the refrigerator will be removed from the establishment due to repairs not working. Establishment has a sufficient amount of cold holding equipment.
May 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sour cream/53°F in the small glass door reach in refrigerator used to store TCS foods/to-go order condiments near the kitchen entrance.
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Repeat Violation 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. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the sour cream was within safe time parameters. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. At time of inspection it appeared the reach in refrigerator was malfunctioning see priority foundation violation #33. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Observed ice buildup in the rear portion of the small glass door reach in refrigerator near the kitchen entrance. Minimum internal temperature of the refrigerator measured at 50.3°F with inspector’s min/max thermometer. Must repair or replace the small reach in refrigerator such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below prior to re-inspection (5/12/25). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Jan 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed replacing burnt out light bulbs in rear reach in refrigerators with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive dried food debris built up on the backside of deli slicer blade during the inspection. The deli slicer was wrapped in plastic and stored as clean. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the slicer was last used on 1/7/2025. The slicer was cleaned at time of inspection. Please ensure equipment and utensils are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained clean to sight and touch between uses. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection, Repeat Violations: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed Pico de gallo/49°F , sour cream/51°F , and whipped butter/47°F in the small reach in refrigerator for to-go order condiments.
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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. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined all TCS foods were stored in the refrigerator since yesterday. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Observed ice buildup in the rear portion of the refrigerator. Ensure refrigerator is in good repair and maintains 41°F or below prior to storing TCS foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Aug 15, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in use ware washing machine in the kitchen to have a final rinse chlorine concentration of 0 PPM. Ware washing machine was drained, ran a 2nd time, and tested at 0 PPM. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will sanitize food contact surfaces in three compartment sink until the dish machine is serviced and maintains chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed excessive dried food debris built up on deli slicer during inspection. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the slicer was last used on 8/13. Slicer cleaned at time of inspection. Please ensure equipment and utensils are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained clean to sight and touch between uses. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed condensation leak inside the rear reach in refrigerator.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 17, 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.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: 1,Signer: Veronika Castillo
Jan 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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 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)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: Juan Alvarez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: 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. At time of inspection observed employee cleaning and handling dirty dishes with gloved hands. After handling the dirty dishes, the employee rinsed their gloved hands for at the three compartment sink and began to handle clean dishes. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with the person in charge. Person in charge instructed employee to properly wash hands at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Observed multiple large boxes stacked in front of the handwashing sink near the dry storage racks so the handwashing sink was inaccessible. Please keep handwashing sinks maintained so they are accessible at all times. The boxes were moved by the person in charge at time of inspection so the handwashing sink was accessible. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed in-use spatula stored in warmer by the grill. Internal temperature of the water was 85?F. Ladles, scoops, tongs, etc. may only be left sitting in standing water that is 135?F or hotter. The water was discarded by the person in charge at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Aug 29, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall 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.Routine inspection report emailed to the 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: Veronika C
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. At time of inspection observed cooked beef in the prep cooler near the mop sink with an internal temperature between 49-51°F. In the prep cooler across from the grill observed diced tomatoes /50°F, pico de gallo/50°F, and sliced soft cheese/50-65°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 41°F or less. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined that the TCS foods were within safe time parameters and were moved to the reach in coolers to rapidly cool. Discussed monitoring temperatures of prep cooler across from the grill. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage At time of inspection observed a knife stored in-between two prep coolers. Utensils shall be stored properly in between uses to avoid contamination. The knife was moved at time of inspection to a clean and dry location. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →