Zion Bistro

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15090 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale 85260

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88282

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 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

2026

Aug 6, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Sep 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

Apr 22, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority foundation3-202.15

Inspector's notes

On dry storage shelf, three cans of tomatoes with dents on top/bottom/side seams and in body of can. Manager moved dented cans off shelf. Swollen, rusted and cans dented on any of the 3 can seams (top, bottom, side) or deep, sharp dents should be considered unsafe. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-202.15 - Priority Foundation: Package Integrity. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

2024

Jul 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with manager: cleaning of probe thermometer. Outdoor smoking is not allowed. If establishment wants to continue outdoor smoking, an outdoor cooking variance would need to be obtained. No outdoor smoking at time of inspection. Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

Jan 29, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Reviewed with employee: thawing, storage of single use items off of ground.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Embargo Lbs: 38,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mark Bejarano

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. ..........In tall reach in refrigerator, carton of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Instructed employee to move carton of raw shell eggs below ready to eat foods to prevent future cross contamination. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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. ..........In tall reach in refrigerator and in small reach in refrigerator, TCS foods (pizza sauce, mexican rice, nacho cheese, cooked green chili, cooked beef stew, cooked pork, and cooked bbq ends) past 7 day discard dates (1/26-1/28). TCS foods (pizza sauce, mexican rice, nacho cheese, cooked green chili, cooked beef stew, cooked pork, and cooked bbq ends) were discarded. See embargo form. Discussed 7-day discard date, with preparation date as Day 1 and an additional 6 days for a total of 7 days. If TCS foods are frozen, ensure total days under refrigeration is within 7 day discard. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Jul 27, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall 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.Provided Maricopa County handouts for food borne diseases/symptoms and cleaning d/v accidents.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Mark Bejarano

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers ............On wire shelving four unlabeled spray bottles with unknown liquid. Spray bottles were labeled at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper labeling of liquids. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXICMATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling 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. ...........In single door reach in refrigerator, cooked vegetable and sausage mix/ 109*F prepared and cooling in covered container. Cooked vegetable and sausage mix were uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3)Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →