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Lauren Allen Dinners

B°

7343 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-86281

Score based on 14 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

96
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 14, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 17, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 19, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 11, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history16 on record

2026

Aug 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed in use high temperature dish machine that measured 149*F with inspector min/max thermometer. After several attempts and rebooting the machine the temperature dropped to 119*F. The person in charge called for service at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a high temperature machine should reach a minimum of 160*F for proper sanitation. 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.

May 11, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 23, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Dec 4, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority foundation3-401.14

Inspector's notes

In the walk-in cooler, observed a pan of beef tenderloins seared on exteriors with undercooked centers. PIC indicated that the beef is not cooked to 155F at this point, and they use a non-continuous cooking process; however, the beef was not labeled "par cooked" and written procedures were not available. Code requirements for non-continuous cooking were reviewed, and written procedures were written during the inspection. The beef was labeled "par cooked" as well. Also, discussed option of using time as a control to prepare the beef within four hours of service time. Inspector emailed non-continuous cooking guidance document and logsheet.

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3-401.14 (F) - Priority Foundation: Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

Dec 1, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 19, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Proof of correction received electronically.

Sep 17, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed recording sold dates on shellstock tags. No shellstock tags within 90 days observed onsite.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked red salsa/74°F and salsa Verde/109°F cooling in tightly covered containers in the walk in cooler. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the salsa had been cooling for about 30 minutes.

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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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.13

Inspector's notes

No irreversible high temperature thermometer for the high temperature warewashing machine was observed onsite at time of inspection.

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4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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. Predefined Comment: Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Provide approved irreversible measuring device prior to re-inspection. Proof of correction may be sent electronically prior to 9/29/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Aug 21, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jun 17, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Mar 19, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no usable quat test strips were available upon request. Establishment must have quat test strips for the quat based sanitizer at the three compartment sink. These test strips must be readily available at all times of operation. Prior to end of inspection, manager had placed an order for several new bottles of test strips and showed the inspector the confirmation for verification. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

2024

Dec 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.At time of inspection, no food handling was taking place. A facility inspection was conducted.

Sep 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 2, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment was not conducting food handling at time of inspection. Conducted a facility inspection.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.12

Inspector's notes

In the walk in freezer, observed several packages of raw duck, raw ground pork, raw pork fat, crab cakes, and duck confit in reduced oxygen packages (ROP). All foods were packaged over 48 hours prior. Foods were embargoed.

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3-502.12 (B1-3, B5-6, D1, D2a, D2f-h, D3, E2-4) - Priority Foundation: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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. Predefined Comment: A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Mar 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection report emailed.Notes: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: 2,Signer: Nick B.

2023

Nov 29, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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.Inspection report emailed. Notes:Sent information on ROP and department contact for variance approvals.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: 2,Signer: Nick B.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority3-502.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-502.12 (A, B4, C, D2b-e, and E1), P: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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 In the walk in freezer, observed reduced oxygen packages (ROP) of shrimp, steaks, and chicken. Per manager these were packaged by the establishment. Establishments utilizing ROP over 48 hours and for TCS foods must have a proper variance (approval from the department) to do so. Manager will stop ROP usage until approved with a variance. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Sep 14, 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.Inspection report emailed. Notes;Discussed ROP requirements. 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,Signer: Nick B.

#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 slimy, organic matter growth on the deflector panel of the ice maker. Panel should be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent any accumulation of soils. Manager cleaned panel prior to end of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →