Tandoori Nights
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Tandoori Nights has 14 inspections in the public record. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Tandoori Nights' latest score of 100 sits above the Scottsdale average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed facility without vomiting and fecal removal instructions and or a biohazard kit. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. There shall be instructions for clean up of bodily hazards and or a biohazard kit to prevent contamination of facility and to guests
2-501.11
90
Dec 31, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease and food debris build up below prep tables and equipment. Please ensure areas are cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
90
Dec 29, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed excessive live German cockroach activity below prep tables near warewashing machine. Service call was placed at time. Pests are hiding in food debris and dirty utensils which have fallen below prep tables - please clean these areas to prevent harborage. Please ensure premise is maintained free of pests
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease and food debris build up below prep tables and equipment. Please ensure areas are cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
82
Dec 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed excessive live German cockroach activity below prep tables near warewashing machine. Service call was placed at time. Please ensure premise is maintained free of pests
6-501.111(C)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease and food debris build up below prep tables and equipment. Please ensure areas are cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation
6-501.12
82
Dec 1, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 partially used cans of pesticide being stored below counter behind bar. Items were discarded at time. Please ensure all pest control is performed by a professional and hazardous pest control chemicals are not stored on the premise
7-202.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed excessive live German cockroach activity below prep tables near warewashing machine. Service call was placed at time. Please ensure premise is maintained free of pests
6-501.111(C)
Toilet tissue not available in restroom
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No toilet paper was available in employee restroom during inspection, paper was restocked at time. Please ensure restrooms are stocked with toilet tissue at all times
6-302.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease and food debris build up below prep tables and equipment. Please ensure areas are cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. It was determined that chemical bottle was empty and no replacement was available, 3 compartment sink will be used until more machine sanitizer is available. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares
4-501.114(A-E)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles of cleaning chemical being stored near warewashing machine, chemicals were identified and labeled at time. Please ensure all hazardous cleaning chemicals are clearly labeled with common name for identification
7-102.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand towels available at handsink behind bar during inspection, sink was restocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Curry chicken, and curry goat in walk-in cooler did not have a date mark, items had been prepared 2 days prior and were date marked at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked to be discarded 7 days after they have been prepared or removed from packaging
3-501.17
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed excessive accumulation of dead cockroaches below prep tables near walk-in cooler, and rodent droppings are accumulated behind booth seats in dining room. Bodies were swept at time. Please ensure dead pests and droppings are cleaned and removed as necessary
6-501.112
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Floor drain where mechanical warewashing machine discharges was clogged to where machine could not drain without overflowing. Service call was placed and plumber arrived immediately to fix issue. Please ensure all plumbing systems are maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 bottles of heavy degreaser chemicals being stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink while sink was in use. Chemicals were moved to a safe location at time. Please ensure all hazardous cleaning chemicals are stored safely and in a way that they cannot contaminate food or food contact surfaces
7-201.11
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mechanical warewaching machine measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Service call was placed and unit will not be used until it is repaired. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm chlorine for effective sanitizing of wares
4-501.114(A-E)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand towels available at handsink in employee restroom, or at sink behind bar. Both sinks were re-stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times
6-301.12
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of cooked lentils in top of prep top cooler which measured 95 degrees F, employee said it had been prepared today and moved to cooler about an hour prior. Item was moved to bottom of cooler at time to cool properly. Please ensure food items are cooled in sealed cooling equipment (in uncovered shallow containers) until they reach 41 degrees F
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
50
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in door has issues shutting completely. Please repair the door to shut properly. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
90
Jul 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the back of house dish machine. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The machine was primed and tested correctly. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels
4-501.114(A-E)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed an ambient air temperature of 53*F using a min/max thermometer in the left cold holding unit at the cook line. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. In-person reinspection will be on Friday, July 26th
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tandoori Nights last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tandoori Nights on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tandoori Nights?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Tandoori Nights.
How does Tandoori Nights compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Tandoori Nights most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has Tandoori Nights' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tandoori Nights have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tandoori Nights means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tandoori Nights inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tandoori Nights is inspected around nine times per year on average.
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