El Dorado Bar & Grill

8708 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, El Dorado Bar & Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around two violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Baked potatoes in container being stored on counter measured 89-101 degrees F internally. Employee said they had been prepared nearly 2 hours prior, items were moved to a baking sheet and put in walk-in cooler at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers, inside heavy enclosed cooling equipment until they reach 41 degrees F
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
86
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Dorado Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Dorado Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Dorado Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

El Dorado Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has El Dorado Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Dorado Bar & Grill 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 Dorado Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.