Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill

9397 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: On the line, observed two knives stored between equipment. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: At the handwashing faucet in the bar, observed fluctuating water pressure from hot water valve. Maintain it in good working order

5-205.15(B)

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium over 500ppm in wiping cloth sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection

7-204.11

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In a wiping cloth bucket in the bar, observed chlorine concentration over 200ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. The chlorine concentration was diluted by PIC to 50-100ppm at time of inspection

7-204.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium below 150ppm in wiping cloth buckets, and It was discovered that the quat dispenser was not dispensing correctly. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved chlorine sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. PIC to have the quaternary ammonium sanitizer dispenser repaired

3-304.14

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the bar, observed the ice scoop handle in contact with the ice. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. The ice scoop handle was removed from the ice at the time of inspection

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill.

How does Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill 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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