Loco Patron

4228 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Loco Patron appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Loco Patron on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 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 chef filling a pitcher of water at the rear handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing

5-205.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 22 quart container of house made salsa cooling in the walk in cooler (47°F). According to the person in charge the salsa had been cooling for an hour

3-501.15(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build up on two of the beverage dispenser guns at the bar. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris

4-602.11(E)

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build up on the beverage dispenser guns in the bar and the server station. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris

4-602.11(E)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed damaged gaskets on the upright cooler on the cook line. Unit had an ambient temperature of 45*F with the coils completely covered over with ice. The Chef was proactive and had already begun removing all food from cooler prior to inspection. Discussed with Chef that all equipment should be maintained in good condition

4-501.11

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dicer stored as clean on shelf that was encrusted with food debris. Chef removed and sent to dishwasher at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all equipment should be cleaned to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed damaged gaskets on several of the cooler drawers on the cook line. Discussed with Chef that all equipment should be maintained in good condition

4-501.11

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine in server station that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. The person in charge called for service at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a chemical dish machine should test 50-100ppm

4-501.114(A-E)

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed beverage dispensers at the bar with excessive organic matter build-up on the nozzle. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold

4-602.11(E)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed two cooler bins in the bar area with excessive debris building up on the bottom inside of the coolers (syrup, bottle caps, broken glass). Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris

4-602.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Loco Patron last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Loco Patron on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Loco Patron?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Loco Patron.

How does Loco Patron compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Loco Patron most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Loco Patron's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Loco Patron have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Loco Patron means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Loco Patron inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Loco Patron is inspected around four times per year on average.

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