Curries

10885 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Indian
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Curries seven times, with records going back to 2025. Curries was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited six times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Curries' 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use main warewashing machine and bar warewashing machne, no detectable chlorine sanitizer at dishware surfaces. Manager primed both machines and after machine was run again, chlorine sanitizer with a concentration of 50-100ppm. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day or after periods of inactivity
4-501.114(A-E)
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use warewashing machine, employee handling dirty dishware then handling clean dishware without a proper handwash in between each task. Instructed employee to re-wash dishware and wash hands to continue with task. Several employees on cook line handled trash can, dirty dishware, then touched clothing, then donned gloves to work with food product for customer orders, without a proper handwash. Instructed all employees to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, in prep table coolers, containers of cooked curries and cooked proteins without date marks. Per employees, curries and proteins were prepared >24 hours. Instructed employees to date mark containers of cooked curries and cooked proteins. 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)
3-501.17
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** On cook line, in use dry wiping cloths stored on in use cutting boards. Instructed employee to provide quat sanitizer bucket to store in use wiping cloths in between uses. All wet wiping cloths are to be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** On cook line, container of in use utensils stored in water with a temperature of 85*F. Instructed employee to discard water, warewash utensils, then store utensils in clean container with no water or in container with hot water. In-use utensils are to be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles are to be stored above the surface of the food
3-304.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: ***Third 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)
58
Mar 17, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No single use towels at the handwashing sink in the bar. Staff provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a damp wiping cloth on a work surface in the kitchen. Between uses, store damp wiping cloths in an approved sanitizer solution. PIC made a sanitizer bucket for the wiping cloth at time of inspection
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed several utensils stored in a container of water/81F. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Instructed PIC at time of inspection
3-304.12
78
Jul 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed worker handling baked chicken with his bare hands. Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Reviewed with staff. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-301.11(B)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine was observed in the final rinse of the in-use kitchen dish machine. No chlorine observed in the final rinse of the mechanical dishwasher in the bar as well. Properly sanitize food contact surfaces after washing. Staff to use the three compartment sink until the mechanical dishwashers are operating correctly
4-501.114(A-E)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler operating at 47F at time of inspection and not maintaining TCS food at or below 41F. Facility cold holds and carries out advanced procedures, like cooling, for large quantities of TCS food. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop handles in contact with consumable ice in the bar and the server area. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Inspector removed the handles from the ice at time of inspection and reviewed procedures with PIC
3-304.12
61
Apr 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In a kitchen prep cooler, observed an open container of raw shrimp stored on open shelving above an uncovered pan of cooked food. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the bar mechanical dishwasher, observed no chlorine sanitizer in the final rinse. The chlorine supply canister was almost empty. Bar staff to use kitchen dish machine or the three compartment sink until chlorine is obtained for this dishwasher
4-501.114(A-E)
Temperature Measuring Devices, Food-Accuracy
Inspector notes: No probe food thermometer available for use. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Provide a probe thermometer for establishment. Email proof of corrective action to inspector within about a week
4-203.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no single use towels at the handwashing sink in the bar. When asked, worker indicated that a cloth towel is used for drying hands. Towels must be single-use. Disposable towels were supplied at the handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Curries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Curries on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Curries?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Curries.

How does Curries compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Curries most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Curries' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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