El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen

7704 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen stretching back to 2025. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen's latest score of 82 falls below the Scottsdale average of 95. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Queso Cheese prepared the morning of 2/10/26 at a temperature of 56F. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling
3-501.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed the facility operating without a Certified Food Manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen 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 El Carbon, Wood Fired Mexican Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.