Nick's at Pinnacle Peak

23417 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Nick's at Pinnacle Peak appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Nick's at Pinnacle Peak on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed caesar dressing with 11/11 date mark in the walk-in and no date marking on cut tomatoes on the prep line. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Per PIC, caesar dressing was incorrectly date marked and was made on 11/17, PIC stated tomatoes were cut 11/17. Proper date was marked on cut tomatoes and caesar dressing at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed deli slicer stored as clean on prep table with visible food debris on slicer at the time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

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

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Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: On shelf above salad prep table cooler and prep table, bottle of unknown pills stored on sheet pan with food utensils and packaged food. Bottle of unknown pills was discarded. Discussed proper storage of medications. (B) Medicines that are in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for the EMPLOYEES' use shall be labeled as specified under § 7-101.11and located to prevent the contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES

7-207.11(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At prep table, on magnetic knife strip, several knives with accumulation of food debris on blades. Per manager, knives not used today and stored as clean. Knives were removed from magnetic knife stripe and will be warewashed along with magnetic knife strip. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. Recommended additional employee working during lunch hours with food manager certification. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, pizza sauce/ 4/17 and tomato based wine sauce/ 4/16 past 7-day discard date. Employee discarded pizza sauce and wine sauce. See embargo form. Discussed 7-day discard date, with preparation date as Day 1 with an additional 6 days

3-501.18

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. In walk in cooler, cooked marinara sauce and cooked pizza sauce without date marks. Per employee, sauces were prepared >3 days ago. Employee provided date marks on marinara and pizza sauces. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee handled trash can then handled clean dishware for storing of food, without a proper handwash after contamination. Employee moved dishware to be re-washed, washed hands to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks

2-301.14

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, cooked bolognese sauce without date mark. Per employee, bolognese sauce was prepared 3 days ago. Employee provided date mark on bolognese sauce. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nick's at Pinnacle Peak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nick's at Pinnacle Peak on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nick's at Pinnacle Peak?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nick's at Pinnacle Peak.

How does Nick's at Pinnacle Peak compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Nick's at Pinnacle Peak most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Nick's at Pinnacle Peak's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nick's at Pinnacle Peak have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nick's at Pinnacle Peak 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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