Dessert in Desert
A18511 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85255
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76428
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 7, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
****3rd Consecutive Violation*** Observed person in charge with expired certified manager certificate. No other certified manager present during inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a certified food manager should be present during hours of operation. 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
2025
Nov 7, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning food debris on floor below taiyaki makers. Discussed cooling procedures for cotton cheesecakes.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Establishment's CFPM was not working today. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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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
May 15, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Establishment's CFPM was not working today. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. 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
2024
Nov 20, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment was closed on Monday, 11/18/2024. Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Proof of correction received electronically on 11/19/2024.
Nov 8, 2024Routine3 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed three cans of aerosol Raid pesticide in the chemical storage area near the mop sink. Spoke with person in charge (PIC) and advised the following: a restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by a Certified Applicator and Raid and/or other Pest Control aerosol chemicals cannot be stored in a food establishment. Requested PIC remove pesticide from establishment at the time of the inspection. Please ensure pest control is only performed by a certified applicator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
No probe thermometer observed on-site at time of inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices Predefined Comment: Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection (11/18/2024). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment utilizes quaternary ammonium (Quat) sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. Establishment only had chlorine test strips onsite. No Quat test strips were available at time of inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection (11/18/2024). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
May 7, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Yujin S
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. No hand soap was available at the handwashing station where the cones are made. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands. Hand soap was restocked at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. Observed a container of raw shelled eggs stored directly above a container of red bean paste and a container of cream cheese. Raw animal foods should be separated and arranged during storage, preparation, holding and display so that cross contamination of ready to eat foods or other raw animal foods is prevented. The red beans and cream cheese were moved so they were no longer below the raw eggs. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed house made Japanese cheesecake/ 75°F stored at room temperature in a display near the register. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the cheesecakes were within safe time parameters. The cheesecakes were moved to the walk in cooler at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 22, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed labels for supplies and ingredients taken from bulk. Discussed cleaning frequency for soft serve machines. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lucius V
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →