Caramba

7318 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Caramba five times, with records going back to 2024. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Caramba is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build-up and debris occurring in two cold holding units in the bar, one for the glasses and the one for the kegs. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
95
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks and food stored in the walk in cooler over ready to eat foods used for service in the establishment. Observed employee personal items such as keys and money stored on a shelf next to food items and above a food prep table. Discussed with the person in charge to have a designated area for storage of employee personal items away from areas of food prep, food storage, and food equipment, to prevent contamination. The person in charge properly stored all employee personal items at the time of inspection
7-209.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use serving spoons stored between equipment of the prep cooler at the cook line. Observed utensils stored with the handles in direct contact with food in the prep cooler, the walk in cooler, and the cold holding drawers under the grill. The person in charge removed all improperly stored ustensils
3-304.12
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed salsa bar prep cooler with minimum internal temperature of 50F. All cooked and fresh slasas in the prep cooler had internal temperatures of 44F -52F. The person in charge discontinued the use of the prep cooler for cold holding and placed a work order for service at the time of inspection
4-301.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caramba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caramba on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Caramba compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

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

Has Caramba's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caramba means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.