The Breakfast Joynt
A°10101 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale 85260
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54262
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency of fans in the walk-in cooler.
Apr 16, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: use of handwashing sinks, handwashing.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
On cook line, shell eggs and liquid eggs using time as a public health control without start times noted. At time of inspection, employees provided start times for shell eggs and liquid eggs. Establishment unable to locate written time as a public health control procedures. Written procedures were provided at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
In walk in cooler, pico salsa/ 55*F and cut melons/ 50*F prepared within normal time parameters, and cooling in covered containers >4 inches deep. Employee portioned food items to shallow uncovered containers and moved back to walk in cooler 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 (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.
2025
Dec 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
On cook line, pan of refried beans with internal temperatures of 102*F-120*F. Per employee, beans were prepared within normal time parameters. Employee reheated beans to 165*F. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) at a hot holding temperature of 135*F or higher at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
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In walk in cooler, containers of hash/ 55*F prepared within normal time parameters and cooling in shallow covered containers. Containers of hash were partially uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. (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. 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.
Inspector's notes
At large prep table cooler, in use knives stored between cooler and table. Knives were moved to be warewashed. In-use utensils are to 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Jul 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: ice baths for batters, handwashing.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
On cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs then continued working with other cooking equipment without a proper handwash. Employee instructed employee on proper handwashing after contamination with raw shell eggs and before continuing 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.
Inspector's notes
On cook line, liquid eggs and shell eggs without start time documentation. Establishment uses time as a public health control for liquid and shell eggs. Employee added start time for liquid and shell eggs. Discussed the importance of following written time as a public health control procedures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Mar 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from 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.
2024
Oct 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: dogs in food establishments and outdoor patio, separation of raw vs ready to eat foods in prep table coolers. 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.
Inspector's notes
On cook line, raw shell eggs used time as a public health control. Employee saved raw shell eggs for use at a later time. Raw shell eggs were discarded. See embargo form. If TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods use time as a public health control, foods are not to be used once removed from cold holding and time control begins. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
In walk in cooler, cut melons/ 55*F and pico salsa/ 58*F prepared earlier in day and cooling in shallow covered containers. Cut melons and pico salsa were partially uncovered to continue the cooling process. 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. 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.
Feb 14, 2024Routine1 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.Recommended obtaining a bodily fluids clean up kit.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: Susan Rogers
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. ..............At in use warewashing machine, at dishware surfaces, no detectable chlorine sanitizer. After priming machine, chlorine sanitizer with a concentration of 50ppm. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution throughout the day, especially at start of day and after periods of inactivity. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 14, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control virtual webinar class on 11/14/2023. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.
Oct 25, 2023Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Reviewed with employees: dog requirements on shared patio/breezeway. Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.Due to consecutive repeat violations on Priority violation #6, employee is signed up for Maricopa County Active Managerial Control class on 14 November 2023.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may 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: 8,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Sue Rogers
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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..........On cook line, employee cracked raw eggs, removed glove, then began handling cooking utensils, without a proper handwash before donning new gloves. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue tasks. Discussed the importance of proper handwashing with employees. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶ 2-403.11(B); (D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (F) During FOOD preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with FOOD; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. .........In walk in cooler, cooked sausage/ 10-17 and cooked chorizo/ 10-17 past 7-day discard date. Cooked sausage and cooked chorizo were discarded. See embargo form. Discussed 7-day discard date, with preparation date as Day 1, with 6 additional days for a total of 7 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation 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, cooked gravy/ 60*F and in bottom portion of prep table cooler, cut tomatoes/ 63*F cooling in shallow covered containers. Cooked gravy and cut tomatoes were partially uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. (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,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Jul 20, 2023Routine3 priority1 coreall corrected on siteD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review.(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM (2nd Consecutive Violation).Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #6, 2-301.14, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was discussed with the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Liz Gutierrez
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. .........In kitchen, employee handled boxes on ground, then started working with cooking utensils on the cook line, without a proper handwash in between each task. Employee cracking raw eggs, changed gloves, then began handling clean dishware, without a proper handwash before donning new gloves. Instructed both employees to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue tasks. Discussed the importance of proper handwashing with employees. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶ 2-403.11(B); (D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (F) During FOOD preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with FOOD; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. ..........At in use warewashing machine, at food contact surfaces, no detectable chlorine sanitizer. After several attempts to prime machine, unsuccessful in achieving proper sanitizer concentration. Manager called chemical company at time of inspection. Until warewashing machine is repaired, use provided 3-compartment sink for all warewashing. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day, after changing empty bucket, or after periods of inactivity. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. ............On cook line, in hot holding unit, patty sausage/ 110*F-125*F and hash/ 125*F out of internal temperatures. Per employee, patty sausage and hash were prepared <2 hours. Instructed employee to re-heat both patty sausage and hash to 165*F and maintain in hot holding unit. Discussed fill lines in containers and double panning to ensure proper hot holding temperatures. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a hot holding temperature of 135*F or higher at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation 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, cooked sausage/ 55*F cooling in shallow covered containers. Cooked sausage was partially uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. (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. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →