Alma
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Alma, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “toilet room receptacle, covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Scottsdale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed pop nozzles at the primary bar with organic matter build up. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
95
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Warewashing machine behind main bar was not displaying any concentration of chlorine on both establishment's and inspector's test strips. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Per bottle, chlorine needed to be at least 50 ppm to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to alternate warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Observed thawed salmon still in ROP packaging in the walk-in fridge at time of inspection. 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. Spoke to PIC about removing all salmon from the packaging prior to thawing
3-501.13
82
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed employee restroom that can be used by both sexes with no covered trash receptacle available. Discussed with the person in charge that any restroom that can be used by a female should have a covered trash receptacle available for proper disposal on sanitary napkins
5-501.17
95
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Fish not frozen to destroy parasites
Inspector notes: Observed maple glazed salmon on the menu with an asterisk behind it suggesting that the item can be served undercooked. Establishment had no parasite destruction sheet available to support this item being served undercooked. Discussed with the person in charge that the establishment should have a parasite destruction form available at all times
3-402.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed test strips for quaternary solution that had been dropped into water and did not work properly. The person in charge called service provider to bring more test strips. Discussed with the person in charge that the establishment should have test strips available at all times
4-302.14
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw ROP portions of salmon and mahi thawing in the walk-in cooler still in their original packaging. The person in charge had staff remove from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that all raw ROP fish labeled to remove prior to thawing should be removed from its original packaging when thawing
3-501.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build up on the fan guards in the liquor walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold
4-101.19
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed employee restroom that can be used by both sexes with no covered trash receptacle available. Discussed with the person in charge that any restroom that can be used by a female should have a covered trash receptacle available for proper disposal on sanitary napkins
5-501.17
67
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed raw chorizo stored on the top shelf above ready to eat pork belly and pudding. Also in the walk in cooler, observed raw whole eggs stored above gallons of milk. Manager moved foods to proper storage
3-302.11(A1-2)
Specialized processing method used without required variance
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler and in a side reach in cooler in the kitchen, observed pork chops stored in reduced oxygen packaging for the marinating process. The meat was packaged on 7/21, 3 days prior. If packaging TCS foods in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) for longer than 48 hours, a variance is required. Manager had pork removed from ROP at time of inspection
3-502.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: This is the 2nd consecutive violation. At time of inspection, bar window and front doors were being held open. No barrier was in place between the outdoors and kitchen. Recommended installing a door or air curtain on the entrance to the kitchen
6-202.15
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alma on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alma?
Across the inspection record, “toilet room receptacle, covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alma.
How does Alma compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Alma most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has Alma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alma have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alma means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Alma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alma is inspected around five times per year on average.
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