Desert Mountain High School

12575 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Desert Mountain High School appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Wiping cloths, use limitation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** No detectable quaternary ammonium sanitizer in in use wiping cloth buckets. All wet wiping cloths are to be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Sanitizer container with low sanitizer; employee provided new sanitizer bottle. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
Closing Toilet Room Doors (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At start of inspection, bathroom door left opened to kitchen. Bathroom door was closed. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under § 6-202.14 shall be kept closed
6-501.19
90
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no detectable quaternary ammonium sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. The dispenser tube was not in the sanitizer solution, and it was then adjusted. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
95
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Mountain High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Mountain High School on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Desert Mountain High School?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Desert Mountain High School.

How does Desert Mountain High School compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Desert Mountain High School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Desert Mountain High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desert Mountain High School have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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