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Benedict's Cafe

A

5555 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-49448

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

100
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Sep 28, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 9, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jun 9, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Cafe is not open to public for service since 2024, but the permit is tied to catering and food processing permits.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Two ice scoops stored on top of ice machine.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. PIC removed the ice scoops and stored them inside a clean container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2025

Nov 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Equipment/facility inspection. Cafe is temporarily closed, establishment's current priority is off-site catering.

Jun 4, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Equipment/facility inspection. Discussed closing permit, according to the person in charge the cafe has not been closed for at least 12 months.

2024

Oct 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No operations being conducted at time of inspection. According to the person in charge the cafe is temporarily closed and expected to re-open next summer. Equipment/facility inspection.

Mar 15, 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 operations being conducted at time of inspection. Equipment/facility inspection. Discussed consumer advisory requirements for raw/ undercooked animal proteins. 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 602-506-6824Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Dawn B,Award: Not Participating

2023

Sep 28, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Equipment/facility 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jean L

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed accumulation of grease/residue on the floor around the grill. Please clean as frequently as necessary to prevent the buildup of grease/residue. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →