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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

A°

15681 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85260

Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-89576

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.

99
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 11, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 2, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 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 history14 on record

2026

Jul 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Equipment/facility inspection. No catering preparation or off-site catering scheduled at time of inspection. Discussed handwashing sink setup for catering events offsite.

May 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking for opened containers of ice cream bases and separation of ice cream buckets from cleaning supplies. No catering preparation or off-site catering scheduled at time of inspection.

Mar 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Oct 2, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering preparation or off-site catering scheduled at time of inspection. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-603.16

Inspector's notes

At in use 3-compartment sink, employee washing dishware then immediately placing into sanitizer solution without a proper rinse. Instructed employees on proper warewashing of dishware. Washed UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures: (A) Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before SANITIZING if using: (1) A 3-compartment sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-603.16 - Core: Rinsing Procedures

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Throughout establishment, under 3 compartment sink, under shelving, under chest freezers, along all cove base, accumulation of dust and dirt residues. Accumulation of residues on floors throughout establishment. Physical facilities are to be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jul 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering preparation or off site catering scheduled at time of inspection. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

Apr 3, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering preparation or off site catering scheduled at time of inspection.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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Bottom shelf of single door tall freezer with accumulation of food debris. Maintain clean. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Throughout establishment, under 3 compartment sink, under shelving, under chest freezers, along all cove base, accumulation of dust and dirt residues. Physical facility are to be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering preparation or off site catering scheduled at time of inspection. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site. Recommended obtaining a bodily fluids clean up kit. Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

2024

Oct 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering preparation or off site catering scheduled at time of inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Recommended obtaining a bodily fluids clean up kit.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

Jul 16, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, the violation due for correction has been corrected.Re-inspection report was emailed to the establishment.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Fifth Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM (4th Consecutive Violation). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

Jul 11, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection report was emailed to the establishment.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Fifth Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM (4th Consecutive Violation). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Ambient temperature of walk in cooler was 47*F, taken with inspector probe thermometer and establishment ambient air thermometer. All TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods were within normal internal cold holding temperatures. Repair walk in cooler before re-inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below at all times of day, especially during busier times of service and preparation. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Jul 10, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Fifth Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM (4th Consecutive Violation). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Ambient temperature of walk in cooler was 47*F, taken with inspector probe thermometer and establishment ambient air thermometer. All TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods were within normal internal cold holding temperatures. Repair walk in cooler before re-inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below at all times of day, especially during busier times of service and preparation. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Apr 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Recommended obtaining a bodily fluids clean up kit.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review.(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM (4th Consecutive Violation).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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: McKenzie Carter

Jan 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No catering preparation or catering scheduled at time of inspection.Recommended purchasing bodily fluids clean up kit.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review.(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM (3rd Consecutive Violation).Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Establishment has an ice cream cart, a dedicated van, and a portable hand sink set up.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: McKenzie Carter

2023

Oct 11, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review.(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM (2nd Consecutive Violation).Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Establishment has an ice cream cart, a dedicated van, and a portable hand sink set up.Reviewed with manager: cleaning frequency of can opener, storage of chemicals.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: McKenzie Carter

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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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 →