PlateScore

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

A

6137 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85250

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88532

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

99
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 17, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 8, 2026Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Observed white plastic bucket used to store finished ice-cream product stored on the floor in the walk in refrigerator. Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. PIC moved the bucket to the three compartment sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer solution buckets with a concentration below 50 PPM in front prep areas. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations (50-100PPM Chlorine). Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Jan 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of ice cream scoops, ensure the handles do not touch food. Discussed cleaning frequency of floors and patio tables with the person in charge.

2025

Nov 17, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed multi sexed customer restroom that had a garbage can with no lid. Discussed with the person in charge that any restroom that can be used by a female should have a garbage can with a lid to properly dispose of sanitary napkins. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking.

2024

Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade 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.Inspection report emailed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Schellena Ryan

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →