America Marketplace
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
47
Score
America Marketplace has been inspected 15 times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed raw chicken stored over salsa and raw beef stored over cooked nopales (cactus) salad) in reach-in cooler next to prep line in kitchen area. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicharrones in middle shelf towards back of walk-in cooler
3-302.11(A1-2)
Conveying Sewage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed person in charge dump mop water directly outside on to the parking lot. Discussed ensuring all mop water is properly disposed of in approved drain such as indoor mop sink
5-402.13
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. No written procedures available onsite for the clean-up of fecal/vomit accidents. Provided guidance document in English and Spanish
2-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two vegetable chopping machines stored as clean in top rack in kitchen area with dried plant food debris in the blades and pads
4-601.11(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: 5th Repeat Violation. Observed ambient air temperature of left side of kitchen area prep cooler at 57 deg F with min/max thermometer
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 3rd repeat violation. Person in charge could not provide certificate for certified food manager certification at time of inspection. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Fix prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed accumulation of food debris behind and beneath equipment in cookline area and warewashing area
6-501.12
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Pipe coming from prep sink is sitting inside hub drain on floor
5-205.15(B)
47
Jan 15, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Food Immediate Suspension
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Operations not ceased when imminent health hazard present
Inspector notes: Conveying Sewage -- Observed waste water from prep sink and hand wash sink draining out of a disconnected plumbing outlet directly onto the floor and standing waste water pooling in the vicinity of the sink to include the prep line and cook line
8-404.11
86
Jul 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Fourth consecutive repeat violation. Observed the cooler on the prep line does not maintain cold holding temperature. Prep cooler had minimum internal temperature of 76.1F as measure by inspector min/max thermometer. TCS foods stored in the prep cooler had internal temperatures between 51-72 F
4-301.11
90
Jul 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Third consecutive repeat violation. Observed the cooler on the prep line does not maintain cold holding temperature. Prep cooler had minimum internal temperature of 80F as measure by inspector min/max thermometer. Establishment was utilizing ice baths for all TCS food containers and TCS foods had internal temperatures between 45F-62F
4-301.11
90
Jul 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Second consecutive repeat violation. Observed the cooler on the prep line does not maintain cold holding temperature. Establishment is utilizing ice baths for all TCS food containers to maintain TCS cold holding temperatures. The employee working the kitchen stated service repairs to the cooler have not been done but are expected to be done over the weekend
4-301.11
90
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above open containers of cooked read to eat foods in the walk-in cooler
3-302.11(A1-2)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no date marking of any cooked TCS foods in the walk-in cooler. The person in charge stated all cooked TCS foods were made within the last 7 days and date marked them accordingly
3-501.18
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand wash sink between the cook line and three compartment sink
6-301.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cooler on the prep line with minimum ambient temperature of 57F
4-301.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluids clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids
2-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manger onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observe accumulation of grease, food pieces, dead insects and organic matter, under and around equipment on cook line, under storage racks and other areas of the establishment. Clean more frequently
6-501.12
50
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of fried pork chicharron and cooked pork skin with organic growth in the walk in. Also observed small container of whole tomatoes with organic growth in the walk in. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that all food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Recommended consistently checking cooked items in walk in and covering all items with a protective barrier such as saran wrap or lids to avoid contamination of products
3-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed containers of cooked rice, beans, birria and salsa in the walk in with no date mark on the item. PIC states the items were made on Saturday 4/19. Explained to PIC that all RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at the time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no handwashing soap was available at the handwashing sink. PIC replaced handwashing soap
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler observed cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked beans, cooked carnitas, and cooked posole all without dates. Per cook, all foods were cooked on Saturday and Sunday. Dates were added to foods
3-501.17
82
Sep 11, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: THIS IS THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket falling off, held together with duct tape, and missing in some places. Door should be kept in good repair. Please have door replaced/repaired. This is a repeat violation
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed various holes in the walls, baseboards and metal walls coming off and lifting. Establishment must remain in good repair. Please have items repaired
6-501.11
90
Aug 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: This is a repeat violation. Observed roaches throughout the carniceria, kitchen and retail spaces. Establishment must remain free of pests. Please have pest control eliminate the pest issues prior to re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: THIS IS THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket falling off, held together with duct tape, and missing in some places. Door should be kept in good repair. Please have door replaced/repaired. This is a repeat violation
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed various holes in the walls, baseboards and metal walls coming off and lifting. Establishment must remain in good repair. Please have items repaired
6-501.11
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Tracking Powders, Pest Control and Monitoring
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed white insecticide powder spread on the floor under the 3 compartment sink. Insecticide tracking powders must not be used in the establishment. Reviewed pest control reports and had discussion with manager
7-206.13(A)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fuzzy organic matter growth on 5 pans of cooked carnitas. Carnitas were embargoed. All foods must remain unadulterated
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed roaches throughout the carneceria, kitchen and retail spaces. Establishment must remain free of pests. Please have pest control eliminate the pest issues prior to re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed various holes in the walls, baseboards and metal walls coming off and lifting. Establishment must remain in good repair. Please have items repaired
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: THIS IS THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket falling off, held together with duct tape, and missing in some places. Door should be kept in good repair. Please have door replaced/repaired. This is a repeat violation
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was America Marketplace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at America Marketplace on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at America Marketplace?
Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at America Marketplace.
How does America Marketplace compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
America Marketplace most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has America Marketplace's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at America Marketplace have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at America Marketplace means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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