PlateScore

Mountain Shadows Resort

B°

5445 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley 85253

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84751

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

95
Excellent

Paradise Valley restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 23, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)94
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency below equipment.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chef in bar's kitchen chopping cabbage. No paper towels stocked at the handwashing sink 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed thawed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna in drawer refrigerator. According to packaging instructions tuna shall be removed from ROP prior to thawing. Chef removed from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that all fish should be removed from its original packaging when thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2025

Oct 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 8, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed dish machine monitoring.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed portion of raw tuna thawing in the cookline cooler still in its original packaging. Chef removed from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that all fish should be removed from its original packaging when thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2024

Aug 26, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency.Discussed beverage dispenser cleaning frequency.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Observed dish machine in the bar area that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. Chef called for service at time of inspection. chef instructed staff to use other machine until this machine could be repaired. Discussed with Chef that any chemical dish machine should measure between 50-100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.

Mar 26, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Charles Wiley

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Observed dish machine in the back of house that tested above 200ppm with chlorine test strips. Chef instructed staff not to use machine until it has been properly adjusted. Chef called for service at time of inspection. Discussed with chef that all chlorine dish machines should measure between 50-200ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed thawed portions of tuna in the small reach-in cooler still in its original packaging. Chef had staff member removed from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that when thawing fish it should be removed from its original packaging. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 23, 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative 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: Gonzalo Bermudez

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed both hand held beverage dispensers with excessive organic matter buildup on the inner part of the nozzle. Chef instructed staff to clean at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that the beverage nozzles should be cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil and mold. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

This address holds 6 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →