The Rooster Tavern
B°14202 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55606
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
May 27, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Plastic container of salsa in walk-in cooler was date marked 5/19, item was discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.
2025
Nov 5, 2025Routine2 priority2 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking requirments for Ready to eat TCS foods that are thawed from frozen with the chef.
Inspector's notes
On the grill observed a large container of au jus with an internal temperature of 122°F. After discussion with the chef, it was determined the au jus was prepared around 11:30AM.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In an ice well containing ice intended for use in beverages/ consumption at the bar observed a small green bottle stored directly in the ice.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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. Predefined Comment: Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. The bartender removed the bottle from the ice and discard ice at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Next to the countertop steam well observed a scoop stored in a metal container of standing water/88°F.
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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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed faucet handle in disrepair by the dish machine.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. According to the person in charge the faucet handle will be replaced later today. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 13, 2025Routine2 priority2 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed only utilizing cooper mule mug's lined with stainless steel or other approved material with the person in charge.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Establishment's CFPM was not working today. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. 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
Observed in use low temperature chlorine dish machine in use at the bar at time of inspection. Final rinse chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM at time of inspection. The dish machine was run two additional times after draining and priming the sanitizer, final rinse chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM each time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at proper concentration of 50-100 PPM. All bar glassware and food contact surfaces will be washed in the kitchen dish machine until the bar dish machine is serviced. The person in charge made a service call for dish machine repair at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observe a plastic container of chili sauce containing roasted peppers date marked 4/25 in the lower portion of prep cooler across from the hot holding station. Observed a plastic container of cooked salsa made onsite in the walk cooler date marked 4/30.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a plastic container of raw chicken and containers of packaged raw chicken stored on the ground below the shelves in the walk in cooler.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least six inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Maintain food elevated at least six inches from the floor on approved shelving. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2024
Nov 6, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking requirements for frozen TCS foods with the person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed a bartender grab a lime wedge with their bare hand and place it on the rim of a beverage glass intended for service. Bare hands shall not contact exposed RTE foods. Food employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment when handling ready to eat foods. The dink and lime wedge were discarded at time of inspection. The bartender washed their hands used skewers to handle ready to eat food/ garnishes again. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection, Repeat Violations: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a small container of caramelized onions/84°F cooling in the bottom portion of the reach in cooler. After discussion with the chef, it was determined the onions were cooked more than 2 hours ago and were held at room temperature during lunch service.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Discontinue cooling at room temperature. The caramelized onions were discarded at time of inspection. Discussed hot holding or using 4-hour time as a control for caramelized onions rather than cooling caramelized onions prepared during lunch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a worker hand drying bar equipment that had just been washed in the bar dish machine with a towel.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Predefined Comment: All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is prohibited to prevent the possible transfer of microorganisms to equipment or utensils. Worker discontinued hand drying with a towel at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 11, 2024Routine2 priorityall 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.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,Embargo Lbs: 11,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Debora Wilson
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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. Observed a bartender grab a lime wedge with their bare hand and place it into a beverage glass intended for service. Bare hands shall not contact exposed RTE foods. Food employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment when handling ready to eat foods. The lime wedge was discarded at time of inspection and the glass was set aside to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection. The bartender washed their hands and put on gloves prior to handling ready to eat food/ garnishes again. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. Observed a large container of marinara sauce date marked 3/29/2024 in the walk-in cooler. If the date mark of ready to eat (RTE) time/temperature controlled (TCS) food exceeds 7 days at 41*F the foods shall be discarded. The day of preparation counts as day 1. The marinara sauce was discarded at time of inspection. Discussed date marking requirements with the chefs. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 8, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cooling methods with chefs. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Deb W
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. No paper towels were available at the bar handwashing sink. Paper towels must be provided at handwashing sinks so that employees will not dry their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials. Paper towels were restocked at the bar handwashing sink at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. No detectable chlorine (0 PPM) in the final rinse of the in-use low temp dish machine in the kitchen. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall be between 50-100 PPM. Upon further inspection it was determined a small spool was blocking the dish machine from filling properly. The spoon was removed and dish machine was re-run and re-tested at 50 PPM. Discussed utilizing test strips to verify chlorine concentration frequently. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed a plastic container of raw ribs stored on the ground in the walk in cooler. Food shall be stored in a clean and dry location protected from contamination at least 6 inches off the ground. The chef moved the ribs off the ground at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →