The District

7333 E Indian Plz, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at The District, the earliest from 2024. On Nov 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

Across the inspection history, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting The District on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soda guns at the bars and in the bib room with green and brown slim in the nooks of the threading and the holes of the guns. Per PIC some of the bars do not use the guns often and when they are cleaned, they are soaked in sanitizer water overnight. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) to the guns shall be stored clean and cleaned with manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure or with a soap rinse sanitize and airdry if there are none. PIC had employees wash the soda guns and nozzles at time of inspection

4-602.11(E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the hand wash sink in the main bar to leak from the basin. Also observed the cold valve from the sprayer faucet to leak. Discussed with PIC must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed food debris, plastic debris and brown and black organic matter accumulation inside the ice machine, under the equipment in the bar and in the beer holding equipment in the bar. Also observed dust accumulation on the air vents in the kitchen. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

Inspector notes: Observed bar dishwasher in use with 25 PPM of chlorine sanitizer at the time of the inspection. Sanitizer bottle was found to be almost empty at the time of the inspection. Bottle was replaced and maintained proper sanitizer concentration at the time of the inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Observed generic spray bottle with label of the substance inside at the time of the inspection. The bottle was thrown away at the time of the inspection. Ensure generic spray bottles are labeled with the common name at all times when full

7-102.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the dishwasher in the kitchen at the time of the inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed several boxes of food in the walk-in freezer on the floor. Ensure food is at least 6 inches off the ground at all times

3-305.11

May 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed the ice wells at the bar inside of The District with debris and build-up inside. Discussed sanitizing the ice wells nightly after burning the ice

4-602.11(E)

Mar 14, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed slimy organic matter accumulating on the ceiling of the ice maker in the kitchen. Ice maker should be cleaned frequently enough to prevent any accumulation of organic matter

4-602.11(E)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: This is the 3rd repeat violation. Observed no ice covers on west bar. All ice and food at outdoor bars must be covered at all times. Please obtain ice covers for ice

3-307.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The District last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The District on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The District?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The District.

How does The District compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

The District most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has The District's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The District have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The District 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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