Rusty Nail Meats

10392 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Rusty Nail Meats has been inspected five times since 2024. Rusty Nail Meats was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Scottsdale restaurant scores 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping rag in chlorine sanitizer bucket with concentration above 100 PPM. PIC stated that the solution is used for cleaning food contact surfaces in the kitchen. Chemical sanitizers may be toxic if not used in accordance to FDA food code requirement. Chlorine sanitizer must have a concentration of 50-100 PPM. The sanitizer was remade at time of inspection and tested at 100 PPM
7-204.11
Food obtained from unapproved source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reduced oxygen packaged raw beef and raw chicken in glass displays without safe handling instructions. Meat and poultry that is not a RTE food and in a packaged form when offered for sale/consumption must be labeled to include safe handling instructions per 9 CFR 317.2(I) and 9 CFR 381.125(b). Person in charge attached labels with safe handling instructions at time of inspection
3-201.11(F-G)
82
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2nd REPEAT VIOLATION. Observed spray nozzle and hose connected to mop sink with AVB device. Proper backflow must be provided downstream pressure from spray nozzle. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrected at time of inspection
5-203.14
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use bleach wiping cloth solution at 25 ppm chlorine concentration. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection (50 to 100 ppm chlorine). Corrected at time of inspection
3-304.14
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rusty Nail Meats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rusty Nail Meats on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Rusty Nail Meats compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Rusty Nail Meats most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Rusty Nail Meats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rusty Nail Meats have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rusty Nail Meats means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.