Temptations Cafe

8322 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257

Food Establishment · Permit FD-85811

Score based on 6 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 per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2025

Nov 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory requirements.

Apr 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed vomit & fecal cleanup procedures with PIC. Vomit & diarrhea cleanup guidance document sent with inspection report. Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked chorizo and cut cooked mushrooms in a tabletop cooler at 45 °F. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed water leaking from mop sink inlet pipe. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Discussed plumbing maintenance with PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2024

May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Reginald Clemene

May 7, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.

Jan 18, 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.Inspected with RS 1197.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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Reginald Clemenz

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage>>Observed spray bottle labeled alcohol stored above prep table next to the handwashing station.>>Toxic substances shall be stored in the chemical storage area to prevent contamination of food product and equipment.>>Person In Charge moved bottle of alcohol to chemical storage area.>>Monitor storage of toxic chemicals.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 29, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection violation #27 has been correctedOf note: PIC is working with Martin Vega on obtaining variance for ROP No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Reginald Clemente

Sep 20, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection on 9-29-23Report printed 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 18,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Reginald Clemente

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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 items of temperature control for safety (TCS) items including cooked sausage, salsa, coleslaw, cream cheese frosting, mascarpone, tuna, pesto butter marked for dates made between August 18th to Sept 10th. Discussed with PIC TCS food shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC voluntarily discarded. TCS items embargoed cooked sausage, salsa, coleslaw, cream cheese frosting, mascarpone, tuna, pesto butter. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. >>> Observed sliced ham, turkey bacon, slice corned beef, and deli turkey in reach-in cooler that was vacuum-sealed with Anova Precision vacuum sealer for establishment use. The vacuum sealed items were frozen in August and thawed on 9-13-23. Discussed with manager that he needs to apply for a variance to continue to vacuum-seal food and hold for over 48 hours. Embargoed the sliced ham, turkey bacon, sliced corned beef and deli turkey. Discussed with PIC to not use the vacuum sealer until the variance application and process is discussed with the county. Reinspection date 09-29-23 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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