PlateScore

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

A

7919 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403544

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.

97
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Sep 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 9, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 28, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 28, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

Jan 9, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the pipe underneath the hand sink next to the smoker is leaking. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2025

Nov 14, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in fridge holding chicken wings, sliced cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, turkey breast, and mac & cheese 46-49*f degrees. walk-in fridge at time of inspection holding 44*f degrees. PIC stated delivery driver left door open an hour prior. Walk-in fridge restored down to 41*f degrees. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Inspector's notes

Observed up right fridge across from cookline hot box holding chicken wings exposed to fridge unit encrusted in ice and other debris. please maintain food in safe condition. Advised PIC to discard wings. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

Jul 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Sep 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

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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 →