Dessert in Desert

18511 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Dessert in Desert has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Scottsdale restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Establishment's CFPM was not working today. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections
2-102.12(A)
95
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Establishment's CFPM was not working today. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three cans of aerosol Raid pesticide in the chemical storage area near the mop sink. Spoke with person in charge (PIC) and advised the following: a restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by a Certified Applicator and Raid and/or other Pest Control aerosol chemicals cannot be stored in a food establishment. Requested PIC remove pesticide from establishment at the time of the inspection. Please ensure pest control is only performed by a certified applicator
7-202.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No probe thermometer observed on-site at time of inspection
4-302.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Establishment utilizes quaternary ammonium (Quat) sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. Establishment only had chlorine test strips onsite. No Quat test strips were available at time of inspection
4-302.14
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dessert in Desert last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dessert in Desert on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dessert in Desert?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dessert in Desert.

How does Dessert in Desert compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Dessert in Desert most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Dessert in Desert's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dessert in Desert have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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