Sapiens Paleo Kitchen

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10411 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Rd, Scottsdale 85255

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-69217

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Aug 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Apr 15, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: date marking, using of ice baths if food is left on counter for service, cooling methods.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

In bottom portion of small prep table cooler across from cook line, loosely covered container of partially cooked hamburger patties stored over covered containers of ready to eat food items. Employee moved ready to eat foods to top shelf and container of partially cooked hamburger patties to bottom shelf to prevent future cross contamination. All raw animal proteins are to be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

2025

Nov 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 24, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, a certified food protection manager was not on site at prep time. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. The certified food manager arrived during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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

Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please update seafood distributor's parasite compliance guarantee letter. Reviewed datemarking with the PIC. No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Dec 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Aug 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed a food service worker wearing latex gloves; however, no direct contact with food was observed. Instructed manager and staff regarding MCESD Code requirements for latex glove usage. The manager immediately obtained non-latex gloves for the worker.Inspection report emailed.

Apr 17, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Aurore Yasinsky,Food Manager Licenses: 1

2023

Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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: A,Signer: Aurore Yasinsky,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Food Handler Cards: 0,Embargo Lbs: 0

Aug 23, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n)B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed Code regulations for datemarking of ready-to-eat (RTE)TCS food. When freezing RTE TCS food, the datemarking system must account for the time food was prepared, frozen and removed from the freezer. Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B,Signer: Aurore Yasinsky

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

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 worker portioning leafy greens using bare hands. Discontinue bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Worker was instructed, leafy greens rewashed, and gloves donned. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 23, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →