Sel Restaurant
A°7044 E Main St, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-47387
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Jul 14, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bottle labeling. Discussed hose usage.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep sink next to mop sink that has come loose from the wall. Discussed with Chef that the sink should be sealed to the wall to create a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Apr 28, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed menu. Discussed fan guards.Discussed shell stock tags.
Inspector's notes
****2nd consecutive Violation**** Observed excessive organic matter build up on the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with Chef that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed can of unapproved pesticide present in bar at time of inspection. The bottle was discarded at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all pesticides should be applied by certified pest control services only. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
2025
Dec 10, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice machine with ice meant for consumption in the kitchen had pink and brown organic matter growing on the ramp and side walls. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC stated a cleaner was already set to come by the next day and they would use bagged ice until then. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.
Oct 1, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date-marking.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine in the back of house, actively being used at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The sanitizer bottle was changed; the machine was primed and then tested correctly. 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.
Jun 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed establishments 48 hour ROP procedures with chef.
Sep 17, 2024Re-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.Establishment has provided photo evidence of test strips in the restaurant. Photo uploaded to permit Files. Violation has been corrected.
Sep 3, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment vacuum sealing cooked lobster and cooked octopus. All foods were removed from the vacuum sealed bags. Fish and Fish products are not allowed to be vacuum sealed. Discussed vacuum sealing with manager. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Addl Notes: At time of inspection, observed cooked short rib with a date mark of 8/31 and cooked lobster with a date of 8/29. Observed no date and time stamps on ROP raw beef and cooked octopus. All foods were removed from the package. Lobster was embargoed. Reviewed ROP without a variance rules with manager. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-502.12 (A, B4, C, D2b-e and E1) - Priority: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, establishment was using quat sanitizer at their 3 compartment sink and did not have any quat test strips. Test strips must be kept available at all times. Please obtain test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
May 1, 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.Inspection report emailed. Notes:Reviewed ROP procedures. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: John S.
2023
Dec 7, 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.Inspection report emailed. Notes;Discussed testing of dishwashing machines. Discussed replacing chipped spatulas. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Branden L.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. In the prep cooler by the expo window, observed 2 pans of par-cooked tuna stored on the shelf above ready to eat (RTE) sauces, prepped veggies, and garnishes. In the same unit, observed a container of raw eggs and a package of raw beef over containers of oils, sauces, and cooked beef. All raw foods shall be stored below RTE foods to prevent the risk of cross contamination. Chef moved items to proper storage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 4, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.Inspection report emailed. Notes:Discussed removing labels during dish washing. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Branden L.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →