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Desert Mountain

41045 N Cave Creek Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk Grade: C

Going back to 2024, Desert Mountain has six inspections in the public record. Desert Mountain was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Desert Mountain's latest score of 74 falls below the Scottsdale average of 95. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer in the final rinse of the in-use mechanical dishwasher. Chlorine sanitizer was also not observed in the final rinse of the mechanical dishwasher in the bar; however, it was not observed in use at the time. PIC immediately called repair service and a service technician arrived at time of inspection. Staff discontinued use of the dishwashers until they were repaired
4-501.114(A-E)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On flat top, observed green tomatillo sauce/108-125F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. The sauce was in a water bath that had gone dry. The sauce was determined to be within safe time holding parameters and was reheated to 165°F, and the water bath was corrected
3-501.16(A)(1)
74
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed 3 items on menu without asterisk located next to item. Person in charge explained that the items world be served under cooked if customer's request
3-603.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Mountain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Mountain on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Desert Mountain compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Desert Mountain most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Desert Mountain's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desert Mountain have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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