EL Dorado Bar & Grill
B°8708 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-62394
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.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 29, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the slicer stored as clean with food debris build-up on the back of the blade, knives stored as clean on magnetic holders in the back prep area with food debris on them, and the can opener stored as clean with build-up on the blade. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to ware washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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
Observed the sanitizer bucket with towel in the kitchen with 0 ppm Quat sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed build-up, debris, and glass shards in the cold holding unit in the bar for glasses. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
2025
Nov 6, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed replacing QUAT test strips, and consumer advisory.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. 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
Baked potatoes in container being stored on counter measured 89-101 degrees F internally. Employee said they had been prepared nearly 2 hours prior, items were moved to a baking sheet and put in walk-in cooler at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers, inside heavy enclosed cooling equipment until they reach 41 degrees F. 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.
Mar 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 22, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Michelle D.
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers>>Observed dish detergent bottle at bar three compartment sink without a common label name.>>Chemicals that are not in the original container shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical>>Place common label name on the chemical bottle.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 28, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--- Observed no certified food protection manager present on site at time of inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present at a food establishment at all times. 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.Report emailed to PIC and confirmed receipt.---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,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)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-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Duke Nguyen
Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained --- Observed no air gap between the top of the floor sink and drain pipes coming into the floor sink. A minimum one inch air gap must be present between incoming drain pipes and top of the floor sink to prevent backflow. PIC zip-tied the drain pipes to over one inch higher than the top of the floor sink at the time of inspection. 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →