Paradise Valley Burger

15689 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Paradise Valley Burger four times, with records going back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Scottsdale restaurants, the typical score is 95; Paradise Valley Burger is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, container of cooked poblano peppers with a preparation date of 11/30, 2 days past the 7-day discard date. Container of poblano peppers were discarded. See embargo form. 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)

3-501.18

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs stored over container of cooked chicken. Manager moved container of cooked chicken above flats of raw shell eggs to prevent future cross contamination. All raw animal proteins are to be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination

3-302.11(A1-2)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** 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. (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)

Jun 19, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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. (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)

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: On paper menu and computer menu, incomplete consumer advisory provided for fried egg and hamburgers. Per employees, egg is fried over easy and hamburgers can be order undercooked. Provide consumer advisory with reminder and disclosure statement within 10 days. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and should contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Via email, provided information on consumer advisory

3-603.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: On magnetic knife strip above prep table, knife with food debris on blade stored with clean knife. Per manager, magnetic knife strip is for storing of clean knives. Two knives were moved to be warewashed and magnetic strip was also cleaned. All food-contact surfaces are to be cleaned to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradise Valley Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paradise Valley Burger on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paradise Valley Burger?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paradise Valley Burger.

How does Paradise Valley Burger compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Paradise Valley Burger most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Paradise Valley Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paradise Valley Burger have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paradise Valley Burger 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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