Papa Murphy's

8912 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at Papa Murphy's stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Papa Murphy's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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

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)

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

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Murphy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Murphy's on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Murphy's?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa Murphy's.

How does Papa Murphy's compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Papa Murphy's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Papa Murphy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Papa Murphy's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa Murphy's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Papa Murphy's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Murphy's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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