China Basil

2334 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85257

Food Establishment · Permit FD-83520

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2025

Nov 5, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice scoop being stored inside ice machine which produces and drops ice from the top. Scoop was removed at time. Please ensure ice scoop is stored outside machine to prevent handle being buried and potential contamination of ice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jul 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Oct 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Aug 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 27, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: James Leckey

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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.>>Observed in the walk in cooler a pan of chicken dumplings without a date mark. Per Pic the dumplings were made on the 24th of March.>>TCS foods intended to be held for more than 24 hours shall be date marked with a prep date and or discard date.>>Provide a date mark for the dumplings.>>PIC date marked the chicken dumplings.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food>>Observed sauces not in the original containers at the prep line without common label name of food product.>>Food product shall be labeled with the common name of the food product when not in the original containers.>>Label sauce containers with common name of food product.>>Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Report emailed to PIC and confirmed receipt.---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, orContact 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-181OF NOTE: Observed no covered receptacle in the employee restroom located in the ware washing section of the establishment. PIC stated it is for male employees only. Per PIC, establishment only has one female employee who uses the customer restroom who has a covered receptacle present.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: James Lecky

Jul 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided by email.Note: prep cooler is very close to fryer, please close the lid of prep cooler when frying.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-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Signer: James Leckey, Manager

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →