The Breakfast Joynt

10101 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Breakfast Joynt has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “time as a public health control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, shell eggs and liquid eggs using time as a public health control without start times noted. At time of inspection, employees provided start times for shell eggs and liquid eggs. Establishment unable to locate written time as a public health control procedures. Written procedures were provided at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, pico salsa/ 55*F and cut melons/ 50*F prepared within normal time parameters, and cooling in covered containers >4 inches deep. Employee portioned food items to shallow uncovered containers and moved back to walk in cooler to continue the cooling process. TCS foods are to be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM
2-102.12(A)
78
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, pan of refried beans with internal temperatures of 102*F-120*F. Per employee, beans were prepared within normal time parameters. Employee reheated beans to 165*F. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) at a hot holding temperature of 135*F or higher at all times
3-501.16(A)(1)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, containers of hash/ 55*F prepared within normal time parameters and cooling in shallow covered containers. Containers of hash were partially uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD
3-501.15(B)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At large prep table cooler, in use knives stored between cooler and table. Knives were moved to be warewashed. In-use utensils are to 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
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs then continued working with other cooking equipment without a proper handwash. Employee instructed employee on proper handwashing after contamination with raw shell eggs and before continuing with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination
2-301.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, liquid eggs and shell eggs without start time documentation. Establishment uses time as a public health control for liquid and shell eggs. Employee added start time for liquid and shell eggs. Discussed the importance of following written time as a public health control procedures
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, raw shell eggs used time as a public health control. Employee saved raw shell eggs for use at a later time. Raw shell eggs were discarded. See embargo form. If TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods use time as a public health control, foods are not to be used once removed from cold holding and time control begins
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, cut melons/ 55*F and pico salsa/ 58*F prepared earlier in day and cooling in shallow covered containers. Cut melons and pico salsa were partially uncovered to continue the cooling process. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Breakfast Joynt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Breakfast Joynt on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Breakfast Joynt?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Breakfast Joynt.

How does The Breakfast Joynt compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

The Breakfast Joynt most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has The Breakfast Joynt's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Breakfast Joynt have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Breakfast Joynt 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 The Breakfast Joynt inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Breakfast Joynt is inspected around three times per year on average.