Paul's Ace Hardware

8449 E Mcdonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Other
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Paul's Ace Hardware five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “system maintained in good repair”, which has been cited two times.

Paul's Ace Hardware's latest score is in line with the Scottsdale average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
95
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle below the popcorn machine with a chlorine concentration of 200 PPM
7-204.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips onsite for chlorine sanitizer
4-302.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
74
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paul's Ace Hardware last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paul's Ace Hardware on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paul's Ace Hardware?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paul's Ace Hardware.

How does Paul's Ace Hardware compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Paul's Ace Hardware most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Paul's Ace Hardware's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paul's Ace Hardware have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paul's Ace Hardware means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.