Ernie's Inn
A10443 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85258
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87409
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed chemical labeling.
Inspector's notes
Observed abundant buildup inside the soda nozzles in both bars. Informed person in charge (PIC) that soda nozzles should be washed, rinsed, sanitized every 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.
Jan 2, 2026Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC that the facility's permit only allows for pre-cooked foods.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without a Certified Food Manager present during the hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
2025
Aug 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No detectable chlorine sanitizer in exterior mechanical dishwasher which was not in use at time of inspection. Staff will use other available mechanical dishwasher or three compartment sink until this unit is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2024
Aug 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment does not have any temperature sensitive items. Person in charge informed inspector that they have not done food service for 3 years.
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine concentration at 0ppm at in use dish machine at outside bar. Person in charge informed when using chlorine as a sanitizer the concentration shall remain between 50-100ppm at all times. Person in charge moved all dish washing to inside dish machine at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Feb 21, 2024Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No TCS food being handled at time of inspection. The establishment currently is only offering alcoholic beverages currently. Ice machine was being repaired at time of inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo CFPM present at time of inspection. A CFPM must be present at all times of operation.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Christina S.
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 a large buildup of organic matter on the soda gun nozzles in the inside bar. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary in order to prevent a buildup of organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed food residue and other food products scattered underneath the equipment in the front bar area. The establishment must be cleaned as frequently as necessary in order to prevent a buildup of food residue. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 21, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No food service from the kitchen observed at time of inspection. No TCS foods stored in the cookline, walk in cooler, or in upright reach-in.Discussed spray bottle labels with the person in charge. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Signer: Christina S
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 buildup of residue on interior of soda gun nozzles at the indoor bar. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed cleaning frequency of soda gun nozzles with person in charge. Please clean soda guns prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination At outdoor bar, observed no lid to cover in-use consumable ice well. Food shall be protected from contamination during preparation, storage, and display. Please replace ice well lid prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 4, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No food service from the kitchen observed at time of inspection. No TCS foods stored in the cookline, walk in cooler, or in upright reach-in.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to Devin. 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Phillip O
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →