Paul Martin's American Grill
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Paul Martin's American Grill, located at 6186 N Scottsdale Rd in Paradise Valley, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on January 5, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning food contact surfaces and utensils, as well as hot holding of time/temperature control for safety food, and thawing procedures. While the most recent inspection noted several violations, the facility's historical record across nine scored inspections primarily consists of low-risk ratings.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Sep 22, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Nov 13, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dark residue on the interior surface of the soda gun nozzles at the bar. Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed soda nozzle cleaning frequency. Person in charge instructed staff to clean the soda guns at time of inspection
4-602.11(E)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of mashed potatoes/125°F in the hot holding oven
3-501.16(A)(1)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed portions of thawed tuna in the bottom portion of the prep refrigerator still in reduced oxygen packaging. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Inspector notes: No thermometer observed for the reach in refrigerator by the espresso machine. Cold holding equipment shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. Obtain thermometer for refrigerator prior to the next routine inspection
4-204.112(A-D)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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