Yellow Spruce Roasters
B°3902 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79814
Score based on 7 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 history8 on record
2026
Sep 16, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed low temperature dish machine that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. After several attempts to prime the machine, the machine still tested 0ppm. The person in charge called for service at time of inspection. The person in charge instructed staff to use 3 compartment sink until unit can be repaired. Discussed with the person in charge that the dish machine should test between 50-100ppm with chlorine test strips. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Apr 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Aug 12, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food Inspection Report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Upon request, no procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal accidents was provided. Advised person in charge (PIC) to keep a written policy available to all employees in case of incidents. Provided PIC with the Maricopa County Environmental Health Division guidance document for creating a vomit and diarrhea cleanup plan. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing sink on the gelato side of the facility with no hand washing cleanser available. Per PIC, the soap dispenser had broken off of the wall recently. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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. Addl Notes: Observed handwashing sink on the wine bar side of the facility with no designated handwashing sink signage. Per PIC, the sink is only used for handwashing. All handwashing sinks must have a sign indicating it as handwashing only. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed pink organic matter in the ice machine on the gelato side of the facility. Advised PIC to clean the ice machine at a rate that precludes the accumulation of organic matter or soil. Surfaces equipment contacting food that is not TCS food shall be cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred. 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.
Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;Discussed cooling procedures with managers. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brian F.
2023
Oct 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment has obtained quat sanitizer test strips and a photo of them was sent to the inspector via text. Photo was uploaded to EDMS. Violation #46 Has been corrected.Advisory Report emailed to owner.
Oct 4, 2023Routine1 foundationB°
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;Re-inspection for the test strips will be scheduled for Tuesday Oct 17th. 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: Jessica B.
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: 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. Establishment has started using quat sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink. At time of inspection, establishment did not have testing strips for the quat sanitizer. When using quat sanitizer, test strips must be available. Please obtain test strips 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 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →