Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club

10690 E Sheena Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club four times, with records going back to 2024. Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club was last inspected on Aug 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Hand drying provision” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed a large coffee canister blocking the handwashing sink near ice maker and a fork in the hand sink near the pizza oven. Discontinue blocking hand sinks and using the sinks for purposes other than handwashing. Items were removed from the sinks

5-205.11

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No single use towels at the hand sink near the icemaker. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium concentration below 150ppm in wiping cloth sanitizer bucket. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two knives stored in between equipment. Ensure the storage area is easily cleanable. The knives were removed and placed on a clean, dry surface

3-304.12

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer in "in use" mechanical dishwasher. A crack in the dispenser was discovered by the PIC. PIC schedulde repair service for the dishwasher. Staff to use the three compartment sink until dish machine is repaired and functioning properly

4-501.114(A-E)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No single use towels available at the hand sink in the pizza area. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: In storage room, observed gaps/openings around exterior door seal. Rodent-proof as needed

6-202.15

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In steam well, observed tomato sauce mixture/ 106F and meatballs/104F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection, and the equipment thermostat was adjusted

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer in "in use" mechanical dishwasher. PIC will schedule repair service for the dishwasher. Staff to use the three compartment sink until dish machine is repaired and functioning properly

4-501.114(A-E)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No disposable towels at handwashing sinks in the kitchen and bar. PIC provided hand drying provision at time of inspection

6-301.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club.

How does Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club 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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