Inner Circle Cafe

2515 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inner Circle Cafe has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Inner Circle Cafe's latest score is in line with the Scottsdale average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scrambled eggs made 2 hours prior at 62*F in the reach-in cold holding unit near the 3-compartment sink, covered with saran wrap. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling, and placed into the walk-in cooler

3-501.15(B)

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification in the establishment at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter located inside the interior food contact surface of the ice machine. Establishment must clean non TCS food contact surfaces like the inside of the ice machine at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt, dust, soiling or debris. Discussed proper cleaning process for the ice machine

4-602.11(E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed drain line from 3 bay sink level with floor sink flood rim. Instructed Person in charge (PIC) to trim drain line to ensure one inch minimum air gap above the floor sink flood rim. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed debris on vent cover in walk in cooler. Discussed proper cleaning frequency with Person in charge (PIC). Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Inner Circle Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Inner Circle Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Inner Circle Cafe compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Inner Circle Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Inner Circle Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Inner Circle Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Inner Circle Cafe 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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