El Hefe

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4425 N Saddlebag Trl, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79254

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 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 history10 on record

2026

May 1, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed two stalls in the women's restroom without trash cans. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms require a covered waste receptacle for feminine products. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

2025

Sep 4, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer spray bottles. The establishment has closed their kitchen. The ice machine and dish machine is still being used in the back of house, as well as the main bar in the front. The permit class will be moved from a Class 3 to a Class 2 effective immediately.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand drying provision at both hand washing sinks in the bar area and in the back of house near the ice machine. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

May 15, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed garnish containers with lids.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all 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

#17 — Proper Disposition of Returned, Previously Served, Reconditioned, and Unsafe FoodPriority3-701.11

Inspector's notes

Observed ice leftover in the ice wells at the bar from the night prior. Two of the ice wells had gold confetti in them. The ice must be burned and the wells sanitized nightly to prevent reuse of old ice. The PIC had the ice burned. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-701.11 - Priority: Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated or Contaminated Food. 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.

2024

Nov 14, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple chemical spray bottles in kitchen and at bar area with no common working name label. Person in charge informed all chemical spray bottles shall be labeled with common working name label. Person in charge labeled spray bottles at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Jul 31, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed overflowing trash cans in the office. Please ensure that employees are cleaning up the trash in the office as necessary so it does not pile up on the floor. This can lead to pests.

Apr 18, 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.Note: Reviewed reasons for smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Report emailed at time of inspection 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Alex Daniels

2023

Dec 12, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. No pest activity was noted at time of inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Kyle G.

Nov 29, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;Discussed slightly leaky handwashing sink faucet. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alex D.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed approximately 6 small roach-like insects crawling on the floor and wall underneath the food prep sink. Establishment must remain free of pests. Violation will be re-inspected for. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed accumulation of trash and debris behind the ice maker and tall reach in. Floors should be kept clean and clear of debris. Please have this area cleaned. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods In the storage closet between the kitchen and walk in cooler, observed a ceiling tile missing. Please have the ceiling tile replaced. Ceiling should be kept in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 16, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment has sent photos of probe thermometers via text. Violation #34 has been corrected. No county legal action will result from this inspection. Advisory report emailed.

Aug 10, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes:Re-inspection for probe thermometer will be on Tues Aug 22nd. 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.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alex D.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. In the cold holding, food prep unit closest to the kitchen wall, observed pico holding at 47*F, tomato salsa at 51*F, chopped lettuce at 52*F, chopped cabbage at 54*F, shredded cheese at 51*F, sliced cheeses at 50*F, and raw beef at 54*F. All cold holding temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods are required to be kept at 41*F or below. All foods were placed in unit 2 hours prior and were placed in walk in cooler to cool. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed the cold holding, food prep unit closest to the wall holding TCS while holding at 51*F. All cold holding equipment used for TCS foods are required to be kept at or below 41*F. TCS foods were removed. Until unit is repaired, establishment will utilize other coolers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices At time of inspection, establishment did not have a probing temperature measuring device. To ensure food remains in proper temperatures, a probing temperature measuring device (Thermometer) is required. Please obtain a probe thermometer prior to re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →