Mcdowell Village

8300 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Mcdowell Village has been inspected four times since 2025. Mcdowell Village was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Mcdowell Village on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of dried food on the back side of the deli slicer blade, which was being stored as clean. Also observed a build-up of dried food on the blade of the can opener. PIC will have the blades of the deli slicer and can opener rewashed and sanitized to remove all food debris. Suggested inspecting equipment in detail and with sufficient lighting prior to storing as clean and ready to use. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Discussed the hazards of TCS foods left on equipment that is stored at room temperature. Many foodborne illness pathogens grow rapidly in the danger zone (41-135F). TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment

4-601.11(A)

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major 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: At time of inspection three compartment sink full of food contact trays and utensils with 0ppm Quat ammonia concentration with inspector and establishment test strips. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee remake sanitizer to 200ppm and sanitize all food contact equipment again. ===Food safety range for Quat Ammonia is 200ppm-400ppm. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed several clean containers with green food debris; clean slicer with white organic matter on back blade; black and red organic matter on can opener. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the containers were clean and deli slicer had not been used today. PIC will have employee re-wash, rinse and sanitize all listed food contact equipment. ===Clean to sight and touch

4-501.114(A-E)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed two large refrigeration units on main cook line in temperature danger zone (41*F-135*F). Upright true at 50*F with min/max thermometer and sandwich line unit at 47*F-49*F with min/max thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will place work order to units to be repaired. -====All cold holding units need to be below 41*F ambient for food safety

4-301.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdowell Village last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdowell Village on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mcdowell Village compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

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

Has Mcdowell Village's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdowell Village have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdowell Village 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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