Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

18529 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Among Scottsdale restaurants, the typical score is 95; Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: At handwashing sink near the bar entrance observed a small amount of water on the floor due to length of the discharge pipe not fully extending over the floor sink and a new floor sink cover being installed

5-205.15(B)

Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the bar, observed a roll-up door and side door to patio propped open without fly exclusion fans operating, and observed open ice bins in the bar and swinging kitchen doors that do not close tightly. Protect outer openings from entrance of insects and vermin. PIC closed the patio door and turned the and air curtains on at time of inspection

6-202.15

May 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a server use a skewer to handle lemon wedges, and then use their bare hand to move the lemon wedges further up the skewer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods can contribute to the transmission of foodborne illness

3-301.11(B)

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food worker place raw burger patties on the grill with gloved hands then change gloves and continue food service work (handle ready to eat burger buns) without first washing hands

2-301.14

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed marinara sauce/66°F and pico de galo/54°F cooling in tightly covered containers in the walk in cooler

3-501.15(B)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a serrated knife stored in the gap between two prep coolers

3-304.12

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container of caramelized onions/109°F below the strip warmer on the line

3-501.16(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes/ 46°F and compound butter/ 48°F in the upper portion of the prep cooler across from the grill. According to the chef the tomatoes were sliced and spices were added to the butter around 11AM

3-501.15(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers 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 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is inspected around three times per year on average.

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