PlateScore

Authentic EthioAfrican Kitchen & Bar

A

6989 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85250

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405438

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

99
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 14, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed three compartment sink sanitizer water temperature.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Observed clean empty ice bucket stored on the ground next to the ice well at the bar. Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. PIC moved bucket off the ground at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed small leak at the bar three compartment sink. Observed pipe near the bottom of the leftmost basin partially disconnected. Observed small leak below the three compartment sink in the kitchen. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.

Sep 11, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 14, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 11, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
May 5, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling methods and CFPM variance: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Variance-for-Certified-Food-Protection-M-323.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed small leak at the bar three compartment sink. Observed pipe near the bottom of the leftmost basin partially disconnected. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

May 1, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Dec 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →