Amber Creek Memory Care Community

11250 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Amber Creek Memory Care Community has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Scottsdale sits at 95, putting Amber Creek Memory Care Community on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed dust build-up on evaporator unit inside the walk-in cooler. Discussed importance of keeping the evap unit free of dust to prevent potential contamination from dust particles falling into open food
4-602.13
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit on speed rack by freezer door with raw ground beef stored directly above raw pork and raw bacon. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Discussed with PIC the correct hierarchy of raw foods storage. PIC moved raw ground beef to be stored under raw pork products. ======Hierarchy of raw foods: Raw pork above raw ground beef/ground sausage; above raw chicken/turkey
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main kitchen on hot holding unit with large full tray of cooked pulled port with internal temperature of 118*F-129*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperature. Per employee the food was prepared 30 minutes prior to inspection start time. Directed PIC to reheat foods to above 165*F for hot holding. Verified after 15 minutes. ====Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher
3-501.16(A)(1)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive yellow and white organic matter on top and sides of main high temperature dish machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Observed 7 lights burnt out inside kitchen areas; 2 inside main hood system. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
6-303.11
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink to right of steamer unit with broken caulk seals. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall
4-402.11
74
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit on speed rack with two racks of open raw chicken stored directly above raw bacon; and raw ground beef. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). PIC directed employee to move raw chicken to bottom racks. =====Separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas
3-302.11(A1-2)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amber Creek Memory Care Community last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amber Creek Memory Care Community on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amber Creek Memory Care Community?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amber Creek Memory Care Community.

How does Amber Creek Memory Care Community compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Amber Creek Memory Care Community most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Amber Creek Memory Care Community's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amber Creek Memory Care Community have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Amber Creek Memory Care Community means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.