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Sweet Basil Culinary Center

B°

8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale 85255

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89905

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.

89
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Apr 28, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed Certified Food Protection Manager requirements with person in charge.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw bacon and raw sausage stored over ready-to-eat tortillas in cooler in storage room. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person in charge properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment with three-compartment sink set up to wash and sanitize with no rinse step. Establishment was using three-compartment sink to clean food-contact surfaces at time of inspection. Three-compartment sinks set up for manual warewashing must have a rinse step after washing and prior to sanitizing. Discussed proper manual warewashing with person in charge. Person in charge will ensure that food-contact surfaces are properly rinsed using the center compartment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-603.16 - Core: Rinsing Procedures

2025

Dec 11, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Dec 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of raw vs ready to eat foods, storage under pipe lines at sinks. Also discussed addition of commercial dishwasher and high temperature final rinse vs. low temperature chlorine final rinse.Reviewed with owner: At time of inspection, three residential refrigerators (1 Viking, 2 white) are holding proper cold holding temperatures. If refrigerators are unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times, then refrigerators will need to be replaced with commercial refrigeration. Three residential refrigerators are to be used for holding of food and not for cooling of any TCS (time/temperature control for food safety) foods. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

Jun 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with owner: At time of inspection, three residential refrigerators (1 Viking, 2 white) are holding proper cold holding temperatures. If refrigerators are unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times, then refrigerators will need to be replaced with commercial refrigeration. Three residential refrigerators are to be used for holding of food and not for cooling of any TCS (time/temperature control for food safety) foods. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food workercertification from ANSI certified online site.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

Second Consecutive Violation. At in use residential dishwasher, with dishware warewashed in unit, unable to monitor final rinse cycle for high temperature. Discontinue use of residential dishwasher for all sanitizing purposes. Instructed employees to warewash all dishware in 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer as final rinse. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Recommend removing of residential dishwasher from kitchen. Per Plan Review approval inspection: Current dishware is labeled "NSF Residential" and not allowed for use in commercial kitchen. Due to residential equipment, unable to achieve high temperature final rinse at food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of dishware and use provided 3-compartment sink for all warewashing purposes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.

2024

Nov 20, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with owner:At time of inspection, three residential refrigerators (1 Viking, 2 white) are holding proper cold holding temperatures. If refrigerators are unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times, then refrigerators will need to be replaced with commercial refrigeration. Three residential refrigerators are to be used for holding of food and not for cooling of any TCS (time/temperature control for food safety) foods.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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

At in use residential dishwasher, with dishware warewashed in unit, unable to monitor final rinse cycle for high temperature. Discontinue use of residential dishwasher for all sanitizing purposes. Instructed employees to warewash all dishware in 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer as final rinse. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Recommend removing of residential dishwasher from kitchen. Per Plan Review approval inspection: Current dishware is labeled "NSF Residential" and not allowed for use in commercial kitchen. Due to residential equipment, unable to achieve high temperature final rinse at food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of dishware and use provided 3-compartment sink for all warewashing purposes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 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. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Reviewed with owner:1. Current dishware is labeled "NSF Residential" and not allowed for use in commercial kitchen. Due to residential equipment, unable to achieve high temperature final rinse at food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of dishware and use provided 3-compartment sink for all warewashing purposes.3. At time of inspection, three residential refrigerators (1 Viking, 2 white) are holding proper cold holding temperatures. If refrigerators are unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times, then refrigerators will need to be replaced with commercial refrigeration. Three residential refrigerators are to be used for holding of food and not for cooling of any TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods.Also reviewed with owner: using handwashing sink for handwashing. 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: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Martie Sullivan

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals............At in use 3-compartment sink, at dishware surfaces, chlorine sanitizer with a concentration >100ppm. Employee re-made sanitizer solution to the proper concentration of 50-100ppm. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution throughout the day, especially at start of day and after periods of heavy warewashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 28, 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 preparation or cooking classes at time of inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted today.Via email, 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.Reviewed with owner: 1. Current dishware is labeled "NSF Residential" and not allowed for use in commercial kitchen. Due to residential equipment, unable to achieve high temperature final rinse at food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of dishware and use provided 3-compartment sink for all warewashing purposes. 2. Establishment has the executive chef with food manager certification. Per code, during any food preparation and cooking classes, an employee with current food manager certification needs to be present.3. At time of inspection, three residential refrigerators (1 Viking, 2 white) are holding proper cold holding temperatures. If refrigerators are unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times, then refrigerators will need to be replaced with commercial refrigeration. Three residential refrigerators are to be used for holding of food and not for cooling of any TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods. 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: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Martie Sullivan

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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 →