Ernie's Inn

10443 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Ernie's Inn has been inspected four times since 2024. On Jan 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed facility without a Certified Food Manager present during the hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer in exterior mechanical dishwasher which was not in use at time of inspection. Staff will use other available mechanical dishwasher or three compartment sink until this unit is repaired
4-501.11
95
Aug 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 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 chlorine concentration at 0ppm at in use dish machine at outside bar. Person in charge informed when using chlorine as a sanitizer the concentration shall remain between 50-100ppm at all times. Person in charge moved all dish washing to inside dish machine at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ernie's Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ernie's Inn on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Ernie's Inn compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Ernie's Inn most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Ernie's Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ernie's Inn have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ernie's Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.