Mother Tuckers Tavern

4420 N Saddlebag Trl, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Mother Tuckers Tavern appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Mother Tuckers Tavern on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed employee restroom and female restrooms with no covered trash receptacle available. Discussed with the person in charge that any restroom that can be used by a female should have a covered trash receptacle available at all times for proper disposal of sanitary napkins
5-501.17
Walls and Ceilings, Studs, Joists, and Rafters
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile in walk-in cooler missing and exposing raw material. Observed ceiling tiles cut out allow light in liquor room. Discussed with the person in charge that all ceilings should be sealed with a smooth easily cleanable surface
6-201.18
90
Sep 4, 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: Observed in-use back warewashing machine in bar dispensing 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. Sanitizer concentration did not change after multiple washes and a second priming of the machine. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Establishment will use a bussing tray and the warewashing machine in the kitchen to sanitize the dishes from the bar
4-501.114(A-E)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pico de gallo, sliced cheese, chopped lettuce, and lettuce slices in the prep tables at temperatures exceeding 41°F (48-52°F). Per PIC, food had been prepped and immediately placed in the prep table. Prep tables are rated to cold hold, not to cool. PIC Placed out-of-temp foods in the reach-in fridges to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection
3-501.15(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink faucet leaking water into the mop sink basin. The mop sink basin was not draining. Observed front warewashing machine at the front of the bar was leaking water onto the floor in front of the unit. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
74
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mother Tuckers Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mother Tuckers Tavern on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Mother Tuckers Tavern compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Mother Tuckers Tavern most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Mother Tuckers Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mother Tuckers Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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