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Pussy Cat Gelato

A

7134 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59058

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

98
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 14, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 14, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed written procedures for employees to follow for cleaning up body fluid accidents.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Discussed CFPM Variance. . Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed toilet in employee restroom that is not secured to the floor. Discussed with the person in charge that the toilet should be secure to the floor and sealed around the base. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.

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Repeat Violation 5-203.12 - Core: Toilets and Urinals

2025

Sep 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed toilet in employee restroom that is not secured to the floor. Discussed with the person in charge that the toile should be secure to the floor and sealed around the base. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-203.12 - Core: Toilets and Urinals

Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bathroom trash receptacle.

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Nov 19, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

2023

Dec 6, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 26, 7-204.11, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: B,Signer: Ben Allen

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Observed chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket measured above 200 ppm available chlorine during inspection, solution was diluted at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer solutions are maintained between 50-100 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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

Repeat Violation Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed crock pot with ice cream scoops being stored in it. Water measured 109*F with inspector probe thermometer. Person in charge stated that the water had been changed approximately 20 minutes prior to inspection. Person in charge turned pot to high at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that utensils that are in use should be kept in either running water or water that is maintained at 135*F or higher. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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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 →