Lauren Allen Dinners

7343 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Catering

License: Food Establishment - Food Catering

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Lauren Allen Dinners has been inspected 11 times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Lauren Allen Dinners is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation

Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, observed a pan of beef tenderloins seared on exteriors with undercooked centers. PIC indicated that the beef is not cooked to 155F at this point, and they use a non-continuous cooking process; however, the beef was not labeled "par cooked" and written procedures were not available. Code requirements for non-continuous cooking were reviewed, and written procedures were written during the inspection. The beef was labeled "par cooked" as well. Also, discussed option of using time as a control to prepare the beef within four hours of service time. Inspector emailed non-continuous cooking guidance document and logsheet

3-401.14(F)

Dec 1, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector notes: No irreversible high temperature thermometer for the high temperature warewashing machine was observed onsite at time of inspection

4-302.13

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked red salsa/74°F and salsa Verde/109°F cooling in tightly covered containers in the walk in cooler. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the salsa had been cooling for about 30 minutes

3-501.15(B)

Aug 21, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition

5-205.15(B)

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no usable quat test strips were available upon request. Establishment must have quat test strips for the quat based sanitizer at the three compartment sink. These test strips must be readily available at all times of operation. Prior to end of inspection, manager had placed an order for several new bottles of test strips and showed the inspector the confirmation for verification

4-302.14

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk in freezer, observed several packages of raw duck, raw ground pork, raw pork fat, crab cakes, and duck confit in reduced oxygen packages (ROP). All foods were packaged over 48 hours prior. Foods were embargoed

3-502.12(B1-3,B5-6,D1,D2a,D2f-h,D3,E2-4)

Show all 11 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lauren Allen Dinners last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lauren Allen Dinners on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does Lauren Allen Dinners compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Lauren Allen Dinners most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Lauren Allen Dinners' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lauren Allen Dinners have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Lauren Allen Dinners inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lauren Allen Dinners is inspected around six times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Osborn Health & Rehabilitation

3333 N Civic Center Plz

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Metropolis

7137 E Rancho Vista Dr

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Roaring Fork

4800 N Scottsdale Rd

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Scottsdale → Catering restaurants in Maricopa → Catering restaurants in Scottsdale