Sweet Basil Culinary Center

8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Catering
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sweet Basil Culinary Center has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Sweet Basil Culinary Center was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “cleaned and sanitized before use after cleaning” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Sweet Basil Culinary Center's latest score of 100 sits above the Scottsdale average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. At in use residential dishwasher, with dishware warewashed in unit, unable to monitor final rinse cycle for high temperature. Discontinue use of residential dishwasher for all sanitizing purposes. Instructed employees to warewash all dishware in 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer as final rinse. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Recommend removing of residential dishwasher from kitchen. Per Plan Review approval inspection: Current dishware is labeled "NSF Residential" and not allowed for use in commercial kitchen. Due to residential equipment, unable to achieve high temperature final rinse at food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of dishware and use provided 3-compartment sink for all warewashing purposes
4-702.11
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use residential dishwasher, with dishware warewashed in unit, unable to monitor final rinse cycle for high temperature. Discontinue use of residential dishwasher for all sanitizing purposes. Instructed employees to warewash all dishware in 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer as final rinse. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Recommend removing of residential dishwasher from kitchen. Per Plan Review approval inspection: Current dishware is labeled "NSF Residential" and not allowed for use in commercial kitchen. Due to residential equipment, unable to achieve high temperature final rinse at food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of dishware and use provided 3-compartment sink for all warewashing purposes
4-702.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Basil Culinary Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Basil Culinary Center on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Basil Culinary Center?

Across the inspection record, “cleaned and sanitized before use after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Basil Culinary Center.

How does Sweet Basil Culinary Center compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Sweet Basil Culinary Center most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Sweet Basil Culinary Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Basil Culinary Center have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Basil Culinary Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.