Culinary Dropout
A°15125 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-71560
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 12, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an air break where an air gap is needed at pipe line connected to water booster for high temperature dish washer machine in back dish washing area. Person in Charge (PIC) stated that maintenance will be informed and pipe line will be repaired as soon as able. Advised PIC that pipe lines connecting to dishwashers need to be at least 1 inch above floor drain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Aug 1, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is remodeling the walk in beer refrigerator at time of inspection, the old flooring metal flooring is removed. Discussed installing cove base once flooring is repaired. Discussed cooling procedures for opened canned TCS foods.
Apr 25, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed multiple small birds inside the establishment. Discussed maintaining outer openings closed & garnishes and ice wells covered.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chili/112°F hot holding in cook and hold oven warmer After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the chili was in the oven warmer for one hour. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food shall be maintained at 135°F or higher.
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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: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
According to establishments approved HACCP plan for cook-chill all critical control points should be monitored and documented for 180 days. Logs are incomplete for cooling cook-chill products. The person in charge was not adequately able to provide all critical control points documented in the last 180 days. According to the person in charge the establishment recently changed software for HACCP plan documentation records. Discussed maintaining paper records for the HACCP plan until training and documentation is sufficient for monitoring and recording HACCP plan critical control points. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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8-103.12 (B) - Priority Foundation: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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.
Jan 29, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked black beans/60°F in the uncovered upper portion of the prep cooler across from the fryer. Observed cooked shrimp/47°F in the uncovered upper portion of the charcuterie prep cooler. After discussion with the chef, it was determined all foods were still cooling and were prepared 20-30 minutes prior. Discussed that prep coolers are not designed for cooling foods and are intended to hold previously cooled foods (41°F or less). Since all foods had been cooling for fewer than 2 hours, all TCS foods were moved to the blast chiller to rapidly cool. 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.
2024
Sep 3, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed walk in coolers flooring maintenance. Ensure flooring is smooth and easily cleanable
Inspector's notes
Observed Au jus/126°F hot holding in the Cook and Hold Oven across from the pizza topping station.
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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. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the Au Jus was within safe time parameters. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Reviewed reheating for Hot Holding procedures with the person in charge. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 25, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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.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,Signer: Rachel Whitney,Food Manager Licenses: 2
Jan 12, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed obtaining 2024 parasite destruction document or documentation that salmon is raised and fed as specified in subparagraph 3-402.11(b)(4).MCESD Regulation 4(b)...........Approved dog friendly patio signage was not posted at the front entrance at time of inspection. A sign with at least 1/2 inch letters shall be posted at the front entrance of the Food Establishment so that it is easily visible to the public. The sign shall state: "Dog Friendly Patio - Dog Access Only through Outdoor Patio. For violations, contact MCESD (602) 506-6616." The sign had been stored in nearby drawer so it was not visible. Please keep dog friendly patio signage posted and visible at all times. 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,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 602-506-6824Signer: Makenna H,Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 30
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Observed three large, tightly covered, and stacked containers of cooked rotini pasta cooling in the walk in cooler. Internal temperatures of the pasta measured between 65-72ºF. According to the person in charge the pasta had been cooling for nearly three hours. TCS foods shall be cooled from 135ºF to 70ºF within 2 hours and cooled from 70ºF to 41ºF within 4 hours. The entire cooling process from 135°F to 41°F or less shall not exceed 6 hours. Discussed cooling methods with the person in charge. The pasta was discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Onsite advisory inspection for issuing a dog friendly patio permit. Establishment has met requirements for a dog friendly patio permit.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 21, 2023Routine2 priority1 coreall 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. 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: 2,Signer: Rachel W
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 final rinse of in-use low temp dish machines at the bar. No detectable chlorine (0 PPM) was detected after priming the machines and running the dish machines for a second time. Establishment will utilize three-compartment sink and kitchen dish machine until the bar dish machines are repaired. Service call placed at time of inspection Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5), P: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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. At 3:30PM observed cubed watermelon and balls of cantaloupe melon stored at room temperature at the bar. Establishment uses 4 hour time as a public health control to monitor the garnishes. According to the attached label, garnished were to be discarded at 2:54PM. When utilizing time as a control time/temperature controlled for safety foods that is unmarked or marked to exceed 4 hours must be discarded. The melon was discarded at time of inspection. Reviewed time as a control procedures with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Observed large garage style windows open, front door, and patio door propped open with no protection from flying pests such as air curtains or screen. Observed uncovered filled ice wells and uncovered garnishes at the bar. Kitchen doors were closed. Please obtain and utilize covers for ice wells and garnishes when outer openings are open. Doors and windows were closed 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 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →