Desert Mountain

11124 E Prospect Point Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Desert Mountain has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Desert Mountain's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

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

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Food package damaged or integrity compromised (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of tomatoes which was severely crimped over on the top rim. Swollen, rusted and cans dented on any of the 3 can seams (top, bottom, side) or deep, sharp dents should be considered unsafe. PIC separated the damaged cans. A designated area will be used to store damaged cans until removal from the establishment

3-202.15

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

Inspector notes: Observed several utensils in a dipper well that had flowing water but was not holding any water in the well. The dipper well drain was corrected at the time in order to maintain the utensils submerged under cold, running water

3-304.12

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tomato basil soup at a temperature of 58*F and steak soup at a temperature of 48*F both with a date marking of 10/27

3-501.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Mountain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Mountain on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Desert Mountain compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Desert Mountain most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Desert Mountain's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Desert Mountain have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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