Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort

5700 E Mcdonald Dr Paradise, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort's latest score of 100 sits above the Paradise Valley average of 96. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish washer employee rinsing off dirty dishes and running them through the mechanical dish machine. Then, without first washing their hands observed the dishwasher employee put away the clean dishes

2-301.14

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the large walk in cooler observed two large 22 QT containers of cooked butternut squash/69-80°F and a one large 22 QT container of cooked coconut curry/ 70-109°F. TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the squash and curry had been cooling since 10AM (2.5+ hours)

3-501.14

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed conveyer high temperature sanitizing dish machine being used to wash dishes at time of inspection. Maximum temperature with irreversible min/max thermometer was 113.6°F

4-703.11

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee plating sliced cooked beef with their bare hands

3-301.11(B)

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Observed hollandaise sauce/109°F in a small unlabeled container on the shelf above the expo line. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the establishment utilizes 4 hour time as a public health control for hollandaise and sushi rice rather than temperature control

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the large mixer in the kitchen with excessive organic matter build up on the under/upper portion of the mixer cage. Chef had staff dismantle and clean at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all equipment should be cleaned properly and stored clean

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the mop room. Discussed with Chef that the ceiling should be covered exposing no bare building materials

6-501.11

May 19, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter buildup on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with Chef that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold

4-202.16

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket in the bar area that measured 0ppm with quaternary test strips. Staff member replaced at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that quaternary sanitizer should measure between 150-400ppm

3-304.14

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the mop room. Discussed with Chef that the ceiling should be covered exposing no bare building materials

6-201.13

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fresh tumeric in container in walk-in cooler. The bottom half of the product contained white organic matter. Chef discarded at time of inspection. Observed fresh peppers in container in walk-in cooler. several of the peppers were covered in white organic matter. Chef discarded product at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that the product should be monitored and rotated daily to ensure proper handling

3-101.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort compare to other restaurants in Paradise Valley?

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Paradise Valley average of 96.

Has Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort 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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