Modern Corner Grill

17001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Modern Corner Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container of chowder anda container of bolognaise sauce each over 4 inches deep cooling in the walk in cooler. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the chowder had been prepared at 11AM and had been cooling since. Internal temperature of the chowder measured between 122°F -131°F . After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the bolognaise sauce had been cooling for 1.5 hours. Internal temperature of the bolognaise sauce measured between 104°F -110°F

3-501.14

Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Upon reviewing shellstock records, no mussel shellshock tags were available for review from the last 90 days. Establishment has only retained shellstock tags for oysters

3-203.12

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

Inspector notes: Observed in use spatula stored in the gap between the grill and counter

3-304.12

Jul 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 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: Observed spinach dip hot holding between 113-133°F in the counter top steam well

3-501.16(A)(1)

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a glass bottle of water stored in the ice well touching ice intended for beverage service at the bar

3-303.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap stocked at the handwash sink near the bar entrance. At second bar handwash sink, the soap dispenser was empty

6-301.11

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Modern Corner Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Modern Corner Grill on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Modern Corner Grill compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Modern Corner Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Modern Corner Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Modern Corner Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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