Papa Murphy's

8912 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk Grade: B

Papa Murphy's, located at 8912 E Via Linda in Scottsdale, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on February 4, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 70, with one critical and four minor violations documented. Previous inspections for this food establishment have generally been low risk.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Feb 4, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: ***Fourth Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC)/ person working 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. (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)
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee touched hat several times, touched ear bud, then began handling baking equipment and food containers without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to wash baking equipment and wash hands before continuing task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability
Inspector notes: No quat sanitizer available for warewashing. Obtain quat sanitizer before warewashing. (B) Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical SANITIZERS that are used to sanitize EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under Part 4-7, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. If the appropriate cleaning agents and sanitizers are not on hand at all times they may not be available when needed to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. It is also important that the cleaning agents and sanitizers be on hand, even at times where warewashing may not be in progress, so that their suitability can be verified by the regulatory authority and, if needed, by personnel who are responsible for servicing the equipment
4-303.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: At mop sink, atmospheric vacuum breaker (mushroom looking device) leaking when both hot and/or cold water is turned on. Repair atmospheric vacuum breaker. Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, lights not working properly. Repair to allow for adequate lighting. The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning
6-303.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)