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The Ends

7137 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70522

New American — seed oil-free, Bourdain-inspired chef-driven menuWebsite

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

85
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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100060202420252026Jun 26, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (1 priority, 4 foundation, 0 core)Jun 27, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 27, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 27, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 27, 2026 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 15, 2026 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history16 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Observed walk in refrigerator at 41°F. Priority Foundation Violation #33, 4-301.11 has been corrected. Reviewed refrigeration technician invoice from 6/15/2026.

Jun 15, 2026Routine2 priority2 foundationC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning ice machine.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed bartender handling dehydrated lime with their bare hand to garnish a beverage. Observed bartender grating nutmeg into a beverage with their bare hand.

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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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Instructed bartender to discontinue bare hand contact with RTE food and discard. Discussed bare hand contact exemption application with MCESD with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed roasted garlic/50°F and cooked mushrooms/49°F in the upper section of the prep coolers near the grills. After discussion with the person in charge, it was determined the garlic and mushrooms were left at room temperature during prep within the last hour. In the walk in refrigerator observe cooked mushrooms, milk, raw lamb, raw scallops, raw beef, cooked beef, cooked Brussel sprouts, raw oysters, and raw chicken with internal temperatures between 51-53°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration units to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection and/or submerged in ice to rapidly cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

Observed house made gelato in freezers near the dish machine. According to the PIC the establishment makes their own gelato base. The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) Food Code, regulation 3-202.14 requires that frozen milk products such as ice cream, gelato, frozen custard, and frozen yogurt be pasteurized. The Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.), § 3-601 (10) also has regulations for pasteurization of these frozen products. Retail food facilities have three options to achieve compliance with Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) and MCESD Food Code regulations. 1. Purchase a 3-A compliant Non-Coiled Batch Pasteurizer (Arizona Administrative Code Regulation 3-2-807). 2. Apply for a variance with the Maricopa County Environmental Health Division for an alternative pasteurization process approval. There is an application and fee for the variance process. 3. Purchase a pasteurized mix from a third party provider.

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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Predefined Comment: A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Purchase pre-made pasteurized mix or apply for variance prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed large walk in refrigerator in the prep room observed holding assorted TCS foods (see violation #22). Ambient temperature of walk in refrigerator observed between 56.5°F-47.4°F with inspector's min/max thermometer.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. All TCS foods moved to beverage walk in refrigerator, reach in refrigerators, and freezers. TCS foods submerged in ice as well to rapidly cool. Re-inspection scheduled within 24 hours. PIC made service call at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

Jan 27, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring cold holding temperatures of TCS foods held in ice baths/ TCS foods held in cold holding near the grill. Discussed frozen desert manufacturing, provided guidance document.Observed establishment cooking chicken in their outdoor smoker without prior approval from MCESD. Instructed person in charge to submit remodel application for outdoor cooking within 5 business days. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chef handle and place slider buns on the grill with their bare hands.

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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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Buns were sold prior to discussion/ intervention with the PIC. Discussed utilizing single use gloves or utensils when handling ready to eat foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed roasted serrano peppers/96°F in a metal container on a shelf above the grill.

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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. According to the PIC the peppers were grilled an hour ago. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Discussed utilizing 4 hour time as a public health control for roasted peppers, provided guidance document. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

In the back prep area reach in freezers observed multiple reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) cooked meatballs held over 48 hours (date marks of 1/20 , 11/17). Establishment is not approved for ROP variance. A HACCP Plan/variance is required if holding foods in reduced oxygen packaging for 48 hours or greater. Instructed person in charge to open the ROP meatballs at time of inspection. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the establishment will discontinue storing meatballs in ROP. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances.

2025

Aug 27, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed wall mounted dicer that had crusts of food stuck in the blades. Chef had staff remove and wash at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all equipment should be clean to sight and touch. 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.

Apr 23, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed gasket maintenance.Discussed shell stock tags.Discussed menu.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive organic matter build up on the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with Chef that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

Jan 27, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed menu. Discussed employee beverages. Discussed variance for outdoor cooking. Discussed dish machine maintenance.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed back log of shell stock tags that had no recorded date of when the last animal was sold. Discussed with Chef that all tags should have the date that the last animal was sold. All tags should be kept for at least 90 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

2024

Dec 11, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed parasite destruction.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-202.18

Inspector's notes

Observed raw oysters in the walk in with no tags present with the animals. Observed multiple tags in the 90 day binder with no date recorded on them for when the last animal was sold. Chef corrected at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all shell stock tags should remain with the animals until the last animal was sold. The tags should reflect when that last animal was sold and tags should be maintained for 90 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-202.18 (A) - Priority Foundation: Shellstock Identification; Tags Present. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking.Discussed consumer advisory.Discussed cooler monitoring.

Jun 27, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jun 26, 2024Routine1 priority4 foundationC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hand wash sink in prep kitchen with no hand soap available. Chef replaced at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all hand wash sinks should have hand soap available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed raw fish and raw meatball mix at 55*F in walk-in cooler. Chef stated that product was packaged 1 day prior. Chef voluntarily discarded product a time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Inspector's notes

Observed menu with no asterisks on food items such as pressed sushi, hamachi crudo, and bovine tartar with option to undercook items. Consumer advisory is provided on menu. The menu is just missing asterisks.

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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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: Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Predefined Comment: Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

Observed vacuum packaged raw fish and cooked meatballs in walk-in cooler. Establishment is not approved for ROP variance. Advised Chef that cooked items can be vacuum packaged for 48 hours with the exception of raw fish which would require a specialized variance. Cooked meatballs were made 1 day prior and can be held for another 24 hours. Chef voluntarily discarded the raw fish at time of inspection. Please apply for specialized variance from the county if ROP is to be continued for raw fish or cooked products for more that 48 hours. Please contact our variance department at 602-506-7037 Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 55*F.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Jun 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Stopped by establishment because there was activity. Person in charge stated that the establishment will be open in approximately 1 week. Person in charge stated that they will be operating under the same ownership. New Name - "The Ends"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.

Apr 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment is closed. Window are covered. 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.

Feb 29, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not open at this time. Windows are taped up and it appears that establishment is still going through a re-model.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.

2023

Nov 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establish is closed for remodel. Windows are uncovered, establishment shows evidence of remodeling.Will reach out to operator to find out status. 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.

Sep 22, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective visit. Establishment is closed and windows are covered in paper. Will try to reach out to operator to get an update on their status.

Aug 21, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment was closed. Looks like they may be going through a re-model and re-issuance of liquor license.

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →