Hyderabad House

16495 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Indian
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Hyderabad House appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cracks or damaged floor tiles near the three compartment sink
6-501.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Along the cook line and dry storage area observed multiple containers of spices and ingredients removed from their original container with no label
3-302.12
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of RAID aerosol pesticide on the ground near the three compartment sink
7-202.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge was not able to provide written procedures for clean up of vomit & diarrhea at time of inspection
2-501.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed kofta on the speedrack in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Observed a large plastic container of onion sauce in the walk in cooler with no date mark
3-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed dried food residue and debris on the walls and floors at time inspection throughout the kitchen
6-501.12
70
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw packaged chicken stored directly on top of raw packaged lamb in the walk-in cooler. No overhead contamination observed
3-302.11(A1-2)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large garbage can stored directly in front of the kitchen handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. The person in charge moved the garbage can at time of inspection so the handwashing sink was accessible
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic and metal containers stacked wet in the clean equipment storage area
4-901.11
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Precleaning (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean containers in the clean equipment storage area with old date mark labels still attached to the exterior of the container. PIC removed old date mark labels from clean equipment at time of inspection. Ensure that equipment and utensils are properly scraped before washing to remove all residues
4-603.12
67
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food on display not protected from contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered bowl of fennel seeds with a spoon on the front counter near the register. Provide sneeze guard protection or self-closing lid to foods available for customer self-service. The fennel seeds were removed from the counter at time of inspection
3-306.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels were observed at the handwashing sink near the kitchen entrance or the handwashing sink near the pizza oven
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed circular pizza cutter with stuck on food debris, stored away as clean on magnetic strip. Advised person in charge (PIC) that dishware and utensils, which are used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, must be cleaned to sight and touch to prevent contamination of foods. PIC moved the pizza cutter to the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large container of cooked onion sauce with no date mark in the walk-in cooler. According to the person in charge the onion sauce was prepared on 10/26. Observed a large container of tomato sauce with no date mark in the walk-in cooler. According to the person in charge the tomatoes sauce was prepared/ removed from the can on 10/25. Observed a large container of cooked lamb with no date mark in the walk-in cooler. According to the person in charge the lamb was cooked on 10/26
3-501.17
64
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food worker plate and handle naan bread with their bare hand. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Discontinue bare hand contact. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-301.11(B)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 5 orange 5-gallon Home Depot buckets each filled with curry sauce in the walk in cooler. These Buckets are not considered food safe according to the manufacturer. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be safe. Curry sauce was discarded at time of inspection
4-101.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed significant amount of food residue on exterior and interior of prep cooler. Ensure prep cooler is cleaned more frequently. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hyderabad House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hyderabad House on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hyderabad House?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hyderabad House.

How does Hyderabad House compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

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

Has Hyderabad House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hyderabad House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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