Food-N-Things

4995 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Food-N-Things appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Food-N-Things squarely in typical territory. 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
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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)
95
May 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken in display case measured 119-124 degrees F internally during inspection. Case temperature was increased and chicken was reheated at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding
3-501.16(A)(1)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket measure above 200 ppm available chlorine during inspection, solution was diluted at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm
7-204.11
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No handsoap in restroom during inspection, sink was restocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand washing cleanser at all times
6-301.11
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)
64
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: This is the 3rd repeat violation. At time of inspection, no certified food manager was available on the premises
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: This is the 3rd repeat violation. In the walk in cooler, observed a bag of onions and a bag of potatoes stored on the floor under shelving. Food must be stored a minimum of 6 inches off of the ground. Please have foods lifted off the ground
3-305.11
90
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: This is the 2nd consecutive violation. At time of inspection, no certified food manager was present
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: This is the 2nd consecutive violation. In the walk in cooler, observed a bag of potatoes and a bag of onions stored directly on the floor
3-305.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food-N-Things last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food-N-Things on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Food-N-Things?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Food-N-Things.

How does Food-N-Things compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Food-N-Things most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Food-N-Things' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Food-N-Things have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Food-N-Things means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.