PlateScore

Natural Grocers

A

13802 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45105

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

100
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 25, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 19, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 31, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Demo kitchen/classroom not in use at time of inspection. Facility inspection completed. Discussed ensuring handwashing stations are supplied when in use.

2025

Aug 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed food additives and supplements. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply.

Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed additives/ supplement ingredient use in classroom demonstrations. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure that their menu items comply.

2024

Jan 31, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, priority foundation violation #31 observed on 1/19/2024 has been corrected. Classroom fridge has been emptied and contains no TCS foods. Out of order sign observed on exterior of the fridge. Establishment has adequate refrigeration on site while they wait for repair or replacement of the fridge. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection report emailed to the person in charge.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Kailyn T

Jan 19, 2024Routine1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed running sinks as frequently as needed to keep water traps full and prevent sewer gas odor. No operations being conducted at time of inspection. Equipment/facility 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: 0,Signer: Jennifer T

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. The reach in cooler in the demo kitchen observed holding at 47.1*F with min/max thermometer at time of inspection. Please repair this unit so it holds at 41*F or less. Please correct prior to re-inspection on 1/29/2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Sep 25, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No operations being conducted at the facility. Equipment/facility inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: David K

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →