Acoya Shea

7373 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Acoya Shea appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Acoya Shea trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the high-temp dish machine with recently washed racks of dishes, reach a maximum surface temperature of 124.5F, min/max thermometer, initially and after running 3 additional cycles. PIC contacted the repair company for service. Discussed the option to switch the dish machine over to chemical sanitizing. A utensil temperature of at least 160F must be reached during the final rinse cycle for adequate sanitation. All dishes will be sanitized in the 3-compartment sink until the dish machine is fully operational with a final rinse temperature that achieves a utensil surface temperature of 160F, or the equipment can be switched to chemical sanitizing (50-100 ppm chlorine) with low temperature
4-703.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed stacks of metal pans stored on clean racks in the kitchen with clean water in between the pans. Discussed placing equipment and utensils in a self-draining, tilted and inverted, position that allows adequate air drying, prior to stacking. Stacking wet items such as pans prevents them from drying and may allow an environment where microorganisms can begin to grow. Chemical sanitizer on dishes must air dry as part of the sanitizing process, prior to use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is prohibited to prevent the possible transfer of microorganisms to equipment or utensils. The pans were separated during the inspection to air dry
4-901.11
82
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean deli slicer with white organic matter on back and front of blade. Observed black and orange organic matter on can opener. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee rewash, rinse, and sanitize. ===Clean to sight and touch. 2nd Consecutive violation
4-601.11(A)
90
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside dish pit area by three compartment sink with multiple spray bottles with no chemical names and not readable names with chemical liquids inside: blue liquid one was degreaser; yellow one was chlorine bleach. Directed employee to place chemical names on spray bottles. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). === Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 3rd Consecutive violation
7-102.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean cups in racks by drink station with 12-14 cups with brown and black organic matter residue inside clean ceramic cups. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Employee will rewash, rinse, and sanitize cups. Also observed two-three clean medium stainless steel containers with withe organic matter residue. Notified PIC. PIC will have employee rewash, rinse, and sanitize. ===Clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection Certified Food Protection Manager is not present. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====At all open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection manager is needed. 2nd Consecutive violation
2-102.12(A)
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Jun 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands not washed when required
Inspector notes: Observed the server bring in dirty dishes and then proceed to go back out to the dining room without washing their hands. Person in charge had the server wash their hands at the time of the inspection. Also had an employee scoop ice with a pitcher that they were filling with water and lemonade without washing their hands first. Educate employees on proper handwashing intervals and usage of ice scoops
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken breast and beef stored in the top reach-in cooler drawer under the grill top above hot dogs in the lower drawer. 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
3-302.11(A1-2)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area at the time of the inspection. Person in charge provided paper towels at the time of the inspection
6-301.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Observed two generic chemical spray bottles stored without a common name on them. Person in charge stated one was bleach and the other was degreaser. Bottles were set to be labeled at the time of the inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION
7-102.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager onsite at the time of the inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain prior to the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed sausages in the drawer cooler under the grill top cooling at 51'F-57'F with other hazardous food items properly cold holding. Spoke with the person in charge about appropriate coolers/methods for cold holding. Person in charge moved sausage to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool at the time of the inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(B)
55
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple tcs food containers inside main sandwich reach in unit storing multiple tcs food containers for up to 5 days with no date marking shown. Notified Person In Charge to have employee place correct dates to open: tuna salad container; chicken salad container; cut cooked ham container and egg salad container. =====TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days
3-501.17
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside dish pit area by three compartment sink with multiple spray bottles with no chemical names with chemical liquids inside: blue liquid one was degreaser; yellow/orange was floor cleaner; yellow one was chlorine bleach. Directed employee to place chemical names on spray bottles. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). === Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material
7-102.11
Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is using Quat Ammonia at three compartment sink to sanitize food containers and food equipment. At time of inspection no Quat ammonia test strips could be provided. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will acquire new test strips via chemical vendor provider
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean deli slicer and clean can opener with white and black organic matter inside the blades. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee wash, rinse and sanitize clean deli slicer and can opener. ====Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Acoya Shea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Acoya Shea on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Acoya Shea?

Across the inspection record, “equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Acoya Shea.

How does Acoya Shea compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Acoya Shea most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Acoya Shea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acoya Shea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Acoya Shea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.