Chompie's Deli

9301 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Chompie's Deli appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Chompie's Deli was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Chompie's Deli trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In large walk in cooler, uncovered containers >12in deep, of cooked chicken soup, with internal temperatures of 45*F-48*F. Per employee, soup was prepared the previous day. Containers of cooked chicken soup were discarded. See embargo form. Discussed proper cooling times and methods with manager and employee. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling
3-501.14
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use smaller warewashing machine, no detectable chlorine sanitizer at dishware surfaces. Chemical company was called at time of inspection and machine was repaired at time of visit. After machine was re-run, chlorine sanitizer with a concentration of 50-100ppm at dishware surfaces. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day, after exchanging bottles of sanitizer, or after periods of inactivity
4-501.114(A-E)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At front service deli case and in walk in cooler, sliced meats/50*F-60*F prepared and cooling in shallow covered containers. Containers of sliced meats were uncovered to continue the cooling process. TCS foods are to 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)
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three unlabeled chemical spray bottles. The bottles were properly labeled (bleach water and degreaser) at time of inspection
7-102.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No single use towels available at the hand sink near the cookie service case. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In open top prep cooler, observed styrofoam trays lining bottoms of metal inserts and in direct contact with unpackaged foods. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Discussed options to maintain easily cleanable surfaces. The trays were removed
4-101.11(B-E)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The food manager certification for the person in charge has recently expired. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Update CFPM as needed
2-102.12(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan of corned beef hash thawing at room temperature. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. The hash was returned to refrigeration to properly thaw
3-501.13
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed packaged baked goods like several cookie varieties, apple strudel, and cherry cheese strudel,etc available for sale, but without ingredients and proper labelling. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
67
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed packaged baked goods like several cookie varieties, apple strudel, cherry cheese strudel, macaroons, crumb bun, etc available for sale, but without ingredients and proper labelling. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
95
Jan 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed packaged baked goods like several cookie varieties, poppy strudel, bowties, varios halveh, etc available for sale, but without ingredients and proper labelling. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: In employee restroom, observed maximum water temperature of 68F at the handwash sink. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F at all times. Repair as needed. Email proof of corrective action (receipt or photo) to inspector within about a week
5-202.12(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed packaged baked goods like several cookie varieties, poppy strudel, bowties, varios halveh, etc available for sale, but without ingredients and proper labelling. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In prep cooler, observed hot dogs with discard date of 9/4. In walk-in cooler, observed au jus with discard date of 9/2. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed packaged baked goods like several cookie varieties, strudel, linzar tart, etc available for sale, but without ingredients and proper labelling. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chompie's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chompie's Deli on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Chompie's Deli compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Chompie's Deli most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Chompie's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chompie's Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chompie's Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chompie's Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chompie's Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.