El Hefe

4425 N Saddlebag Trl, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at El Hefe stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which El Hefe's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provision at both hand washing sinks in the bar area and in the back of house near the ice machine. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Unsafe or contaminated food not properly discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice leftover in the ice wells at the bar from the night prior. Two of the ice wells had gold confetti in them. The ice must be burned and the wells sanitized nightly to prevent reuse of old ice. The PIC had the ice burned

3-701.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple chemical spray bottles in kitchen and at bar area with no common working name label. Person in charge informed all chemical spray bottles shall be labeled with common working name label. Person in charge labeled spray bottles at time of inspection

7-102.11

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Hefe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Hefe on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Hefe compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

El Hefe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has El Hefe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Hefe 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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