Caliente Mexican Grill

15600 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Caliente Mexican Grill has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Among Scottsdale restaurants, the typical score is 95; Caliente Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment thawing fish in reduced oxygen packaging. Per manufacture packaging, fish is to be removed from packaging during the thawing process. Instructed employee to remove fish from packaging to continue the thawing process. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" is to be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water

3-501.13

Apr 8, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 31, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In two door reach in refrigerator, pico salsa/ 55*F prepared and cooling in shallow covered containers. Per manager, salsa was made within 2 hours. Pico salsa was uncovered. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

3-501.15(B)

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

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

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At in use 3-compartment sink, employee soaked dishware less than 60 seconds in quat sanitizer solution. Instructed employee to re-sanitize dishware for manufacture required of 60 seconds. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications

4-703.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Fourth Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caliente Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caliente Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Caliente Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

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

Has Caliente Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caliente Mexican Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caliente Mexican 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.

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