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Papa Murphy's

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8912 E Via Linda, Scottsdale 85258

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80852

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 8, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 8, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 21, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 9, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 4, 2026 — Routine — score 81 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Jul 14, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 14, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with employee: check electrical in walk in cooler to ensure light are working properly.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

***Fifth Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC)/ person working is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

***Second Consecutive Violation*** At mop sink, with no hose attached at faucet, atmospheric vacuum breaker (mushroom looking device) leaking when both hot and/or cold water is turned on. Repair atmospheric vacuum breaker. Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Feb 4, 2026Routine1 priority4 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

***Fourth Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC)/ person working is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee touched hat several times, touched ear bud, then began handling baking equipment and food containers without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to wash baking equipment and wash hands before continuing task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-303.11

Inspector's notes

No quat sanitizer available for warewashing. Obtain quat sanitizer before warewashing. (B) Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical SANITIZERS that are used to sanitize EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under Part 4-7, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. If the appropriate cleaning agents and sanitizers are not on hand at all times they may not be available when needed to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. It is also important that the cleaning agents and sanitizers be on hand, even at times where warewashing may not be in progress, so that their suitability can be verified by the regulatory authority and, if needed, by personnel who are responsible for servicing the equipment. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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4-303.11 - Core: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

At mop sink, atmospheric vacuum breaker (mushroom looking device) leaking when both hot and/or cold water is turned on. Repair atmospheric vacuum breaker. Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

In walk in cooler, lights not working properly. Repair to allow for adequate lighting. The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

2025

Jul 9, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection, the person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. 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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Repeat Violation 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

Jan 21, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. 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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Repeat Violation 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

Jul 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

Inspection report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. 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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Repeat Violation 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

Feb 26, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Correction of the priority foundation violation #8 found during the routine inspection on 1/23/24 was verified by the inspector on 2/26/24 via email. A copy of the advisory report was emailed to the establishment.

Feb 21, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Violation #8 remains outstanding. The person-in-charge indicated that the sink would be repaired within 24 hours. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Kendy Foster

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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/AMCToolbox--- Handwashing.......Inoperable kitchen handwashing sink with no running water. Repair the sink and maintain it an approved manner. Staff to use another available handwashing sink in the front service area. Email inspector repair service receipt within about a week. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Feb 8, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Upon re-inspection, all violation #8 remains outstanding.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Owner was advised on site regarding allowing small children in the kitchen prep area of the establishment.Re-inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Wells Foster

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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/AMCToolbox--- Handwashing.......Inoperable kitchen handwashing sink with no running water. Repair the sink and maintain it an approved manner. Staff to use another available handwashing sink in the front service area. Email inspector repair service receipt within about a week. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Jan 23, 2024Routine1 foundationB°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person-in-charge (PIC) at the establishment is not a certified food manager. Also, a food manager course training completion certificate (for owner who was not present) is posted, but this certificate does not guarantee that the exam was taken and passed. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and the certificate is available for review. 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.Reviewed chemical dispenser installation with the person-in-charge on site, and emailed guidance document. Printed and emailed inspection report. 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Kendy Foster

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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.......Inoperable kitchen handwashing sink with no running water. Repair the sink and maintain it an approved manner. Staff to use another available handwashing sink in the front service area. Email inspector repair service receipt within about a week. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person in charge (PIC) at the establishment is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. 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.Emailed Chemical Dispenser and Y-Valve guidance document.Printed and emailed the inspection report. 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Garrett S

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →