PlateScore

Sunset Wine Bistro

A°

8787 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley 85253

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-91358

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

97
Excellent

Paradise Valley restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 4, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 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 history10 on record

2026

Apr 15, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Feb 27, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Nov 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Aug 12, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed dishwasher maintenance.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed open packages of raw chicken breast above open packages of wagyu beef burgers, fish, and steaks in the upright 2-door refrigerator. 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. PIC 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.

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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.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed salmon and cod thawed in the refrigerator in commercial ROP packaging labeled remove from packaging upon thawing. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Apr 11, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed parasite destruction/farm raised/pellet fed origin for salmon on menu. Person in charge stated they will be closed for the month of July.

2024

Nov 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Sep 4, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed lobster bisque dated 8/19 and tomato cream sauce dated 8/24 in the reach in cooler. After discussion with the chef, it was determined the lobster bisque and tomato cream sauce were prepared and frozen on the dates marked on their containers. The lobster bisque and tomato cream sauce were thawed in the refrigerator on 9/3. If ready to eat TCS foods are frozen, they should be labeled to include the date the food was prepared, the date the food was frozen, and the date the food was removed from the freezer to thaw in the refrigerator. The total time in the refrigerator cannot be more than 7 days. Observed alfredo sauce with no date mark in the reach in cooler. Observed sliced tomatoes in the prep cooler with no date mark. After discussion with the chef, it was determined the alfredo was prepared on 8/31 and the tomatoes were sliced on 8/31.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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 were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the low temperature dish machine not in use in the kitchen with chlorine concentration at 0 PPM after being ran multiple times. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will utilize the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces until the dish machine is repaired and maintains a chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM. Service call made at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Apr 17, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Corrective action for PF violation #34, 4-302.12, has been corrected and a picture has been submitted via electronic means. Picture of thermometer has been uploaded to EDMS.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 16, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for thermometer unless a picture is sent to inspector prior. Report emailed. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Romaine Lauro

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing... Observed thawed packages of vacuum packaged salmon being stored in reach-in cooler, items were removed from packaging at time. Please ensure salmon is removed from vacuum packages prior to thawing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices... No food thermometer available in establishment during inspection, new thermometer was ordered at time. Please ensure a probing food thermometer is available at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →