The Herb Box
A°7000 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-75369
Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
May 21, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Conducted facilities inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 6, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dish washer handing dirty dishes, washing dirty dishes, washing dishes at 3 comp sink and pick up utensils off floor and put away clean dishes all with the same gloved hands. Employee was educated about when to wash by inspector. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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 proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.
Inspector's notes
*2nd repeat* Observed glass upright fridge holding avocado salsa, hummus, tzatziki, cooked sweet potatoes, bean mango salsa, tomatillo salsa, tuna, and rioja butter holding 48-51*f degrees. Items out of temp less than 4 hours per PIC and moved to walk-in fridge to cool. Observed walk-in fridge improperly cold holding cooked chicken, cooked potatoes, shredded beef, cooked cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and quinoa 45-48*f degrees. walk-in was able to be adjusted down at time of inspection to cool foods below 41*f degrees. Per PIC walk-in had been struggling but was in temperature from late morning time.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jun 6, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wooden block prep area left side glass fridge holding TCS foods such as liquid egg, milk, raw chicken, turkey sliced, pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, and Manchego cheese between 45-50*f degrees. Pepper jack cheese had been in unit for more than 24 hours per Manager and discarded. Remaining food had been inside unit less than 4 hours was sent to walk-in fridge to cool. Observed walk-in fridge holding quinoa, fingerling potatoes, seasoned chicken, steak, and sausage 48*f near the front of the walk-in door, per Manager walk-in had just been loaded from prep and delivery in the morning. The remainder of the TCS foods inside walk-in fridge were found below 43*f. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 4, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified. 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.Signer: Natasha Aasgaarden,Award: Not Participating
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. - Metal containers stored as clean in cookline area found with debris inside. Person in charge had dish washer, re-wash and sanitize. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing - Observed packaged salmon labeled to remove from package prior to thawing found thawed out in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed fish from packages. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use must be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: prior to its thawing under refrigeration ori mmediately upon completion of, its thawing using approved procedures. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. - Observed metal strainers in back utensil storage with open seams and broken wires. Person in charge discarded strainers at time of inspection. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; finished to have smooth welds and joints. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Mar 8, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Observed catering permit in operation at Angels practice facility at 8055 E Camelback rd. Everything was in compliance. Had discussion with PIC, Raychel A., about not leaving any TCS foods at the facility overnight.
Jan 12, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Verified capacity of the floor drain under the floor sink was able to drain water properly with no back up or overflow. Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Maddison Labate
Jan 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Priority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Establishment could not provide written procedures for the clean up of fecal/vomit accidents. Provided person in charge copy of sample written procedures to use. A food establishment must have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. the procedures must address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Corrected at time of inspection. Re-inspection in 24 hours for 5-203.11 (Handwashing sink numbers & capacities) & 5-402.13 (conveying sewage). 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.maricopaAward: Not Participating,Signer: Natasha Aasgaarden
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. - Observed catering employee fill pitcher with water from only operable handwashing sink in kitchen by cookline area. Person in charge discussed with employee. Handwashing sinks must only be used for the purpose of handwashing in order to be accessible to employees for proper handwashing. 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. Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. - Main handwashing sink servicing back area used for prep/charcuterie area, prep sink, and warewashing area is inoperable due to drain issue. Prep employee moved to front prep area and warewasher will go around the corner to use main area sink. At least 1 handwashing sink or a number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees must be provided and available for proper handwashing. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage - Floor drain beneath prep sink found filled to rim with sewage water and not draining. Sewage poured on to floor when back handwashing sink is used. Person in charge had blocked prep sink, put handwashing sink out of service, and has scheduled plumbing company to come out and fix floor drain. Sewage must be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Nov 8, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.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.Signer: Maddison Labate,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
Jul 31, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C Certified Food Protection ManagerNo employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.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 was emailed.Signer: Farrah Lundquest,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: Not Participating
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →