Arcadia Farms

7025 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Vegetarian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Arcadia Farms has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: ****2nd Consecutive Violation**** Observed establishment with no certified manager on premise. Discussed with the person in charge that a certified food manager should be present during hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed damaged gaskets on the upright cooler doors. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition

4-101.19

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 different types of condiments and bacon in a mini hot holding unit by the main grill. TCS condiments were registering at 135°F at time of inspection while the bacon was registering at 110°F at 10:15 AM. Employee stated the items were all prepared at 8:30 AM. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Advised PIC that the bacon must either be crispy to the touch or heated back up and held above 135°F as soon as possible. PIC instructed the employee to reheat the bacon immediately and the bacon was crispy to the touch

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple shallow metal pans of pot pie dishes cooling on a speed rack at ambient temperatures registering at 115°F at 10:30 AM. Employee stated they were cooked 1 hour prior. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Advised PIC to move the pot pies in their shallow metal pans to a reach-in cooler to achieve rapid cooling within 1 hour. Pot pies were rechecked and registering at 54°F at 11:45 AM

3-501.14

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple shallow metal pans of quiches cooling on a speed rack at ambient temperatures registering at 115°F at 10:30 AM. Employee stated they were cooked 1 hour prior. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Advised PIC to move the quiches in their shallow metal pans to a reach-in cooler to achieve rapid cooling within 1 hour. Quiches were rechecked and registering at 54°F at 11:45 AM

3-501.15(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) that was on duty at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

May 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on the line, observed quaternary ammonium concentration over 500ppm. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection

7-204.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge did not have food manager certification available for review. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Maintain the certification available

2-102.12(A)

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed the dishwashing machine in use with 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer. Sanitizer must be kept at proper concentration at all times of use. Until unit is repaired, establishment will utilize the 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes

4-501.114(A-E)

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed water damage on the wall behind the dishwashing machine. Rubber coving is no longer attached in several places. Please have the wall and coving repaired

6-501.11

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Show all 6 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arcadia Farms last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arcadia Farms on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arcadia Farms?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arcadia Farms.

How does Arcadia Farms compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Arcadia Farms most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Arcadia Farms' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Arcadia Farms have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arcadia Farms 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 Arcadia Farms inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arcadia Farms is inspected around four times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

One Handsome Bast#Rd Distillery

7042 E Indian School Rd

Score: 90 — Low Risk

Velvet Taco

4166 N Scottsdale Rd

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Sasaki Sushi & Bar

7373 E Scottsdale Mall

Score: 90 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Scottsdale → Vegetarian restaurants in Maricopa → Vegetarian restaurants in Scottsdale