Brookdale
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Brookdale stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an open package of sliced deli turkey and housemade tuna salad in the cook-line prep cooler without date marks. Also observed a container of brown gravy in the walk-in cooler, without a date mark. Cook dated the gravy and PIC discarded the turkey and tuna salad, see embargo form. Discussed date marking and routinely monitoring TCS foods. Date marking requirements apply to containers of processed TCS food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours, and while the food is under the control of the food establishment
3-501.17
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed high temp mechanical dishwasher operate with hot water temperature between 141-143F as measured by both inspector min/max and establishments min/max thermometers
4-501.111
86
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two employees working with open foods with no hair restraints. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employees put on hair nets.===Effective hair restraints. A food handler has unrestrained hair
2-402.11
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk-in unit on middle level speed rack with package of watery raw fish stored directly above open cooked sausages and packages of green beans. Notified Person IN Charge (PIC). PIC moved open cooked sausages and green beans away from raw fish. ====Hierarchy food chart was discussed. 2nd Consecutive violation
3-302.11(A1-2)
Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cook raw fish tilapia to 140*F; directed cook to recook to above 145*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Cook cooked tilapia to 170*F. ====Cooking temperature for raw fish is 145*F for 15 seconds
3-401.11
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with left and right gloved hands directly touch raw fish; employee took off gloves and proceeded in changing into new gloves. Employee with contaminated hands proceeded in directly working with cooked burritos. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will direct employee to take off contaminated gloves and wash hands appropriately. ====Employee not washing hands between working with raw food and RTE food
2-301.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no paper towels were available inside employee restroom hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked restroom hand sink with paper towels. ===All hand sinks need to be stocked with paper towels or hand drying provision at all times
6-301.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed three baby live roaches running around floors and walls around dish machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC service was completed today. However insects are alive. ====If pest are found, approved means of pest control are used
6-501.111(C)
Toilet tissue not available in restroom
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no toilet paper inside employee restroom. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC stocked restroom with toilet paper. ====A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet
6-302.11
47
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit with open raw shelled eggs stored directly above tea and shredded cheese. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw eggs away from ready to eat foods. ===Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen employee grab raw turkey burgers with left gloved hand. With same contaminated gloved hands employee proceeded to work with open cooking carrots and directly touching towels from floor. Employee with both contaminated gloved hands proceeded to work with open containers of cooked tcs foods for the hot line. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Directed employee to take off contaminated gloves and wash hands appropriately. ==========Employee not washing hands between working with raw food and RTE food. Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands
2-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several clean soup cups with various orange/black organic inside 7 clean cups. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee re-wash and sanitize soup cups. ========Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brookdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brookdale on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brookdale?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brookdale.
How does Brookdale compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Brookdale most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has Brookdale's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brookdale have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brookdale means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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