PlateScore

Desert Mountain

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38580 N Desert Mountain Pkwy, Scottsdale 85262

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88977

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.

98
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 20, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed time as a control procedures. No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 20, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed AVB on mop sinks and how pressure can compromise them

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed caramelized onions with a date marking of 2/09, salsa with a date marking of 2/06, queso with a date marking of 2/12 in walk in cooler and cooked onion with a date marking of 2/13, cooked mushrooms with a date marking of 2/12 and marinara sauce with a date marking of 2/1 in reach in cooler near pizza oven.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 10, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Final Construction. Walked with Shaun and Todd. E&D Class 4, 10+ seating.Establishment is approved for Other Effective Means of Barrier Protection.Correct the following items prior to your routine inspection:1) Provide a min/max thermometer or other approved device such as color-changing stickers for high temp dish machines.2) Provide a final version of the menu that has all items that may be raw or undercooked noted with an asterisk (*). 3) Secure drain lines under pre-rinse faucet so that they maintain a 1" air gap and do not need to be held together with plastic wrap. Plastic wrap was removed at time of inspection.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.The Environmental Services Department has begun 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) 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

2023

Dec 12, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Construction Inspection. Walked with Shaun. Project about 85% complete.Walked site and reviewed work done to date. Establishment is approved to stock and train pending local City authority to also stock and train (but not to open to the public at this time).Correct the following items:1) Install cove base in all restrooms where missing, and install cove base where missing in pizza area.2) Provide test reports for all testable backflow.3) Repair leaks at 3-compartment sink and hand sink in pizza oven area.4) Finish all other trim and detail work such as sealing penetrations, installing clean out covers, etc.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

Oct 6, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment Inspection. Walked with Shaun and crew. Fellow PR Senior FC present. Project about 70% complete.Walked site and reviewed items from stip letter. Discussed backflow requirements.Correct the following:1) Install an RPZ on water line to garbage digester.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.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.

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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 →