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Butters Pancakes & Cafe

14795 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale 85260

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-50224

Breakfast & Brunch — Scratch-made pancakes and breakfast fareWebsite

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 29, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 9, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 16, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 26, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jun 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Nov 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Sep 3, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

On cook line, several employees touching dirty aprons and face with gloved hands then continuing working with food product. Observed another employee pick glove off of ground then continue handling cooking equipment. Instructed all employees to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

On cook line, employee used bare hands to handle ready to eat potatoes. Potatoes were discarded. See embargo form. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from 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.

May 6, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with managers: time control and mixing food product, handwashing.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

In walk in cooler, TCS foods (cut tomatoes, cooked meats)/ 50*F-55*F prepared and cooling in shallow covered containers. Containers of cut tomatoes, cooked meats were partially uncovered to continue the cooling process. TCS foods are to 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

2024

Dec 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with manager and employees: double gloving and how to remove loose fitting gloves without contamination.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

On cook line, employee handled raw egg batter, removed gloves, and donned new gloves to continue working with ready to eat food without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to discard salad, remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with manager and employees: double gloving and how to remove loose fitting gloves without contamination.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

Apr 15, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Reviewed with manager and employees: double gloving and how to remove loose fitting gloves without contamination.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Danny

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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..............In walk in cooler, chicken salad/ 50*F, cut tomatoes/ 48*F prepared and cooling in shallow covered containers. Per manager, chicken salad and cut tomatoes were prepared and cooling <1 hour. Chicken salad and tomatoes were uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. Via email, provided Maricopa County cooling handouts in both English and Spanish. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3)Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 9, 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 provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need acurrent 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 belowwebsitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Daniel Ligurotis

Aug 29, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brooke Donley

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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. .............In walk in cooler, hash/ 52*F, cooked sausage/ 55*F, cut tomatoes/ 45*F prepared and cooling in shallow covered containers. Hash, sausage, and tomatoes were uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. Via email, provided Maricopa County cooling handouts in both English and Spanish. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3)Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →