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14884 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale 85260

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82821

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

77
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Sep 19, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 6, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 16, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 26, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 18, 2025 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 2, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 12, 2026 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)75
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

May 12, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Per owner dolmas are "pickled" in olive oil and left to sit out at room temperature with a 3 day shelf life. Discussed with owner that this is not an approved procedure in the FDA food code. Owner does not want to refrigerate item due to it ruining the texture of the rice. Please contact the Variance team at 602-509-1259 OR 602-397-4028 to find more information regarding lab testing product for an extended shelf life.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed rear side walk-in holding TCS foods such as raw ground beef, raw chicken, half & half, liquid egg, milk, and dolma 46*f degrees. Per owner items had been inside walk-in fridge less than 4 hours. 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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. Observed pot of dolmas in oil sitting out on kitchen prep rack at 70*f degrees. Per owner item out of temperature more than 4 hours embargoed . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed two spray bottles in kitchen one with quat sanitizer and one with bleach no labels. Bottles labeled with common names. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in fridge holding TCS foods at 46*f degrees via min/max thermometer. front walk-in fridge (in Temperature) connected to rear walk-in fridge. Door opened to equalize temperature. Technician called onsite to repair walk-in. Restored down to 41*f degrees at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below.

2025

Oct 2, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: storage of in use utensils on front line, cleaning of soda nozzles.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Second Consecutive Violation. On cook line, employee handled raw chicken with gloved hands, then removed gloves and donned new gloves to continue working with cooking utensils and other raw and cooked meats without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves once contamination has occurred with raw proteins. Recommend tongs to avoid excessive handwashing/ glove changes during busier times of service. 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. 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 recontamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

At back prep table, employee cutting raw radishes with bare hands. Per employee, radishes are served raw and ready to eat. Instructed employee to discard cut radishes, wash hands, and don gloves to continue with process. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

At start of inspection, partially cooked french fries without time documentation. Per employee, french fries were prepared within the hour and were properly time stamped at time of inspection.Time as a Public Health Control requires time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.

Jun 18, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

On cook line, employee handled raw chicken with gloved hands, then removed gloves and donned new gloves to continue working with cooking utensils without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves once contamination has occurred with raw proteins. 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. 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. 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

In walk in cooler, in shallow covered containers, cooked hummus with internal temperatures of 95*F-101*F. Per manager, hummus was prepared >2 hours. Cooked hummus was discarded. See embargo form. Cooked TCS foods are to be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Second Consecutive Violation. In walk in cooler, several pans of cooked lentil soup/ 50*F prepared and cooling in shallow covered containers. Per employee, lentil soup was prepared within normal time parameters. Containers of lentil soup were uncovered to continue the cooling process. TCS foods are to be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

Feb 19, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

In walk in cooler, cooked garbanzo beans/ 109*F-124*F cooling in shallow covered pans. Per manager, garbanzo beans were prepared <1 hour. Pans of cooling garbanzo beans were uncovered. TCS foods are to be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

2024

Sep 26, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

On cook line, employee handling raw chicken with gloved hands then continued handling cooking utensils and ready to eat foods without a proper handwash. In back prep area, employee touched trash can with gloved hands then contiued working with serving utensils with same gloved hands. Instructed both employees to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with tasks. Recommended using handled utensil on cook line to preventt future cross contamination with raw and ready to eat foods. 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. 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

In walk in cooler, cooked garbanzo beans with internal temperatures of 58*F-65*F. Per employee, garbanzo beans were prepared the previous day and stored in shallow covered containers. Cooked garbanzo beans were discarded. See embargo form. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

May 16, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #14, 4-501.114, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was discussed with the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marwan K.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. .......At in use 3- compartment sink, at dishware surfaces, quat sanitizer with a concentration of 0ppm. After sink was emptied and refilled, chemical dispenser is not dispensing chemicals properly. Employees will manually dilute quat sanitizer at a concentration of 200-400ppm until chemical dispenser is repaired. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution throughout the day, especially at start of day and after heavy warewashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Feb 6, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Recommended obtaining a bodily fluids clean up kit.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marwan K.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. .......At 3-compartment sink, at dishware surfaces, quat sanitizer with a concentration of 0ppm. After sink was emptied then refilled, quat sanitizer with a concentration of 200ppm. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution throughout the day, especially after heavy warewashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. ........Establishment partially cooks french fries and uses time as a public health control. At start of inspection, time was started for fries with a temperature of 65*F. Per employee, french fries were partially cooked about 30 minutes prior to start time noted on clock. Employee changed clock time to reflect correct partial cooking time. Discussed the importance of following time as a public health control procedures for start/ discard time for partially cooked french fries. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 19, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marwan K.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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. .........In walk in cooler, cooked dolmadakia/ 68*F, cut tomatoes/ 45*F, and on counter in ice bath, cooked rice/ 110*F prepared and cooling in shallow covered containers. Dolmadakia, cut tomatoes, and cooked rice were partially uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with manager. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3)Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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