Arena Sports Grill

6245 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Arena Sports Grill six times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Scottsdale restaurants, the typical score is 95; Arena Sports Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bartender place lime wedges in a beverage with their bare hands

3-301.11(B)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the low temperature chlorine sanitizer dishwasher with chlorine concentration of 0 ppm after final rinse in the kitchen. Observed dishes in the machine at time of inspection. It was determined that the sanitizer bottle feeding the machine was empty. PIC replaced the empty bottle with a new one and primed the machine several times until it yielded a concentration between 50-100 ppm. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at proper concentration of 50-100 ppm using test strips. Advised person in charge to check chlorine levels daily to ensure dishes are being sanitized

4-501.114(A-E)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the prep refrigerator across from the flat top used to hold assorted TCS foods (see violation #22) observed with minimum ambient temperature of 47.3°F using inspector's min/max thermometer

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. Establishment's CFPM was not onsite today

2-102.12(A)

May 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dried ice-cream residue on the stirring rods of the freestanding milkshake machine. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the milkshake machine was not used today. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Please ensure equipment and utensils are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained clean to sight and touch between use and storage. The person in charge moved the milkshake machine to the ware washing area to be cleaned/ sanitized at time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container of strawberries in the walk in cooler and another container of strawberries in the reach in cooler across from the pizza oven each with white organic matter growth

3-101.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed residue and food debris in the interior of glass chillers at the bar

4-602.13

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a tray of spinach and cheese dip date marked 7/26 in the walk in cooler

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arena Sports Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arena Sports Grill on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arena Sports Grill?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arena Sports Grill.

How does Arena Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Arena Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Arena Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arena Sports Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arena Sports Grill 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 Arena Sports Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arena Sports Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.

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