Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar

2515 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. 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 two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed one of two light bulbs out in the walk-in cooler. Please ensure there's adequate lighting for employee safety and cleanliness

6-303.11

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered soup and raw marinated chicken in walk-in cooler. Food must be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrapping when not in use to prevent contamination from premises

3-302.11(A3-8)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of organic matter growth in bottom of reach-in cooler at front of bar. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

4-602.13

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a meat slicer used for ox tails and other meat cuts stored as clean with soil accumulation near the blade; located to the right of 3 bay sink on a prep table. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) cleaning process for this item of equipment, cleaned nightly informed about increasing frequency to every 4 hours. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-602.11(A-D)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed deli slicer stored as clean and a clean prep table per PIC with soil accumulation

4-602.11(A-D)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed the facility with soil accumulation in the kitchen underneath the grill line, reach in cooler across from grill and long the coved base molding along kitchen walls

6-501.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed the facility without a certified food manager

2-102.12(A)

Oct 25, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility without certified manager during hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed soil accumulation underneath grill line, underneath prep line across from grill line and underneath reach in coolers in the hall way across from storage area

6-501.12

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

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

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed a living roach during inspection coming from underneath grill line. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection 10/25

6-501.111(C)

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

Inspector notes: Observed in the walk in cooler the following foods prepared in the morning of 10/14 without a date marking mash potatoes, mac and cheese, cooked noodles, and beans and rice

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility without certified manager during hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed soil accumulation underneath grill line, underneath prep line across from grill line and underneath reach in coolers in the hall way across from storage area

6-501.12

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar.

How does Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar 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 Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Palm Restaurant & Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.

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