Diego Pops

4338 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Diego Pops has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the low temperature dishwasher with 0 ppm of chlorine concentration after final rinse in the kitchen. Observed dishes in the dish machine at time of inspection. The dish machine was ran 3 additional times and measured at 0 ppm each time. Final rinse sanitizer concentration shall measure between 50-100 ppm. Person in charge made call for repair at time of inspection. Establishment will sanitize food contact surfaces in three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired and maintains final rinse sanitizer concentration of 50-100 ppm

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed two large containers of cooked chicken stacked on top of each other in the walk in refrigerator. Internal temperature of the chicken measured between 92-97°F. After discussion with the person in chef it was determined the chicken had been cooling for 2 hours

3-501.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored in a Quat sanitizer bucket with a concentration of 0 ppm near the grill. Acceptable Quat sanitizer concentration is 150-400 ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in new sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build up on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold

4-101.19

May 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Fish not frozen to destroy parasites

Inspector notes: Observed grilled cod on the menu with an asterisk to identify it as a product that can be undercooked. The person in charge could not provide a parasite destruction form at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that since cod is on the menu as an item that can be undercooked it should have the documentation to support that it has gone through the necessary steps to kill parasites

3-402.11

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the restroom in the back prep room. Discussed with the person in charge that all restrooms that are used by females should have a covered trash receptacle available for sanitary napkins

5-501.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diego Pops last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Diego Pops on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Diego Pops compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Diego Pops most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Diego Pops' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Diego Pops have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Diego Pops 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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