Happy's Hamburgers

10435 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Happy's Hamburgers has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Happy's Hamburgers trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a rolling metal table blocking front kitchen hand washing sink. Maintain clear access to hand sinks for easy and immediate handwashing. Inspector moved it aside in order to wash hands

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Certified manager arrived at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling panels in the rear kitchen. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The food manager's certification has recently expired. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain valid certification for the person in charge as needed

2-102.12(A)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed crushed tomatoes in hot holding unit at a temperature of 130*F at time of inspection. Person in charge explained he began reheating tomatoes 2.5 hours prior to temperatures being taken. TCS food reheated to 165°F for 15 seconds and shall be done rapidly (does not exceed 2 hours). RTE food taken from commercially processed, hermetically sealed container, or from food processing plant shall be heated to 135°F for hot holding and hold at 135*F after reheating procedures have taken place

3-403.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy's Hamburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy's Hamburgers on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy's Hamburgers?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy's Hamburgers.

How does Happy's Hamburgers compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Happy's Hamburgers most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Happy's Hamburgers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Happy's Hamburgers have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy's Hamburgers 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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