Rift Wine & Beer

431 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Rift Wine & Beer, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Toilet room receptacle, covered” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the bar dish machine. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The machine was primed then tested correctly. Discussed daily priming
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed uni-sex public and employee restrooms (2) without covered receptacles for the disposal of feminine hygiene products. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Please supply prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation
5-501.17
95
May 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed uni-sex public and employee restrooms (2) without covered receptacles for the disposal of feminine hygiene products. Please supply prior to next routine inspection
5-501.17
95
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rift Wine & Beer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rift Wine & Beer on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rift Wine & Beer?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room receptacle, covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rift Wine & Beer.

How does Rift Wine & Beer compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Rift Wine & Beer most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Rift Wine & Beer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rift Wine & Beer have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rift Wine & Beer means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.