American Legion
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
American Legion appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting American Legion on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in the upright cooler next to the dish machine area that did not have labels on the food. The food included potato salad, cooked pasta, raw hamburger patties, and a tomato sauce. The Chef stated that the product had just been brought in by the head Chef and was supposed to used for another facility. The Chef dated the items at time of inspection
3-501.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed damaged gaskets on multiple upright cooler doors in the kitchen. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build up on the fan guards of the upright cooler next to the ice machine. Observed excessive organic matter build up inside the beer coolers in the bar. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold
4-602.13
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed the women's room that had trash cans in the stalls with no lids on them. Discussed with the person in charge that any restroom that can be used by a female should have a trash can with a lid for proper disposal of sanitary napkins
5-501.17
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed damaged baseboards in the walk-in cooler with exposed wall behind. Discussed with the person in charge that the facility should be maintained in good condition
6-201.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed establishment with no certified manager on premise. Discussed with the person in charge that a certified manager should be present at all times during hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
70
Feb 18, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed some breakfast items on the menu that include eggs cooked to order including undercooked options. Discussed with the person in charge that any item on the menu that could be undercooked should be identified as such with an asterisk and a consumer advisory statement. A re-inspection will be conducted on 3/2/26 to follow up on the menu
3-603.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in the upright cooler next to the dish machine area that did not have labels on the food. The food included potato salad, cooked pasta, and a tomato sauce. The Chef stated that the product had just been brought in by the head Chef and was supposed to used for another facility. The Chef dated the items at time of inspection
3-501.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build up on the fan guards of the upright cooler next to the ice machine. Observed excessive organic matter build up inside the beer coolers in the bar. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold
4-602.13
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed the women's room that had trash cans in the stalls with no lids on them. Discussed with the person in charge that any restroom that can be used by a female should have a trash can with a lid for proper disposal of sanitary napkins
5-501.17
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed damaged baseboards in the walk-in cooler with exposed wall behind. Discussed with the person in charge that the facility should be maintained in good condition
6-201.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed establishment with no certified manager on premise. Discussed with the person in charge that a certified manager should be present at all times during hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed damaged gaskets on multiple upright cooler doors in the kitchen. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition
4-501.11
64
Nov 12, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cooked shredded beef in hot holding steam held at 110 degrees F. Manager reheated the item to proper temperature and adjusted the gauge to keep food at proper temperature. Corrected at the time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroaches by the three compartment sink and mechanical dishwasher. The person in charge stated routine certified pest control services are performed on a monthly basis and provided the most recent invoice dated 6/6/26. The person in charge stated additional pest control services will be scheduled
6-501.111(C)
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No soap available at the designated handwashing sink in the bar. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, observed vacuum packages of salmon labeled, "Keep frozen. Remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration." All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
82
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: While making a burger, observed employee grab the bun off of the grill with bare hands. Employee got a new bun, washed hands, and dawned gloves
3-301.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: This is the 2nd consecutive violation. At time of inspection, no certified food manager was present on the premises
2-102.12(A)
82
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee scrubbing dirty dishes and placing them inside the dishwashing machine. Employee then went to handling clean dishes without washing their hands. When going from dirty dishes to clean dishes, hands must be washed in between
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of raw, shelled eggs stored on a container of mayo and pickles
3-302.11(A1-2)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no certified food manager was present on the premises
2-102.12(A)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Legion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Legion on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Legion?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at American Legion.
How does American Legion compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
American Legion most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has American Legion's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at American Legion have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at American Legion means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is American Legion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Legion is inspected around six times per year on average.
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