Rusty Nail Meats
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Rusty Nail Meats six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Rusty Nail Meats' 86 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** In refrigerated service case, peppers stuffed with cream cheese prepared >24 hours without a datemark. Instructed employee to date mark stuff jalapeno peppers at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking are to be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, packaged raw ground meats stored above packaged raw whole meats. Instructed employee to move packaged raw ground meats below packaged raw whole meats. Discussed proper separation of raw proteins to prevent future cross contamination
3-302.11(A3-8)
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In refrigerated service case, observed peppers stuffed with cream cheese that had been prepared more than 1 day prior without a datemark. 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). Discussed datemarking requirements with PIC. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several packages of raw meat like beef that was reduced oxygen packaged in the facility without required information labels. Also, monitoring of the temperatures of vacuum packaged meats has not been consistently logged. Temperature verification was not available for several days including today and Aug 5. Ensure ROP variance procedures are being followed and documented. Records must be maintained for 180 days. PIC was instructed and began creating labels as needed. Current day's temperature verification log was filled out as well. PIC to instruct staff as needed
8-103.12(B)
82
May 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon and salmon over mac/cheese, jarred pickles, butter, and other ready-to-eat items in the walk-in cooler. On the other side of the walk-in, also observed a box of hot dogs below raw beef. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, burgers, bison ribeyes, plank steaks, etc in reduced oxygen packaging, per owner, conducted in the facility. A variance/HACCP application has been pending for the location and is awaiting final approval. Discontinue reduced oxygen packaging of TCS food until the HACCP plan has been approved by MCESD. Eliminate this practice
3-502.12(B1-3,B5-6,D1,D2a,D2f-h,D3,E2-4)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed food items in the walk-in cooler and freezer stored almost directly on the floor. Please adjust shelving and move food items to be 6 inches off the ground prior to the next routine inspection
3-305.11
74
Oct 8, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm in sanitizer bucket. Solution adjusted to 100ppm at time of inspection
7-204.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No probe thermometer available for monitoring food temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection
4-302.12
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, burgers, bison ribeyes, plank steaks, etc in reduced oxygen packaging which was, per owner, conducted in the facility. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Discontinue reduced oxygen packaging of TCS food until the HACCP plan has been submitted and approved by MCESD
3-502.12(B1-3,B5-6,D1,D2a,D2f-h,D3,E2-4)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rusty Nail Meats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rusty Nail Meats on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rusty Nail Meats?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rusty Nail Meats.
How does Rusty Nail Meats compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Rusty Nail Meats most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower 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 two 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.
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