The Gardens
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited The Gardens nine times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Scottsdale restaurant scores 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several tcs foods leftover from previous days with no date marking on tcs food products inside main walk in unit and two door reach in unit. Inside main walk in unit was large tray of pulled cooked pork with no date mark; medium size full container of cooked rice and open package of cooked hot dogs inside two doo reach in unit. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the tcs foods were from Sunday, today is Tuesday. PIC applied correct date marks to all tcs food products listed. ====TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1
3-501.17
90
Sep 22, 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 deli slicer in back area with heavy white organic matter on top of blade. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employees wash, rinse and sanitize. ====Clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of black organic matter on top of deep fryers. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
86
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Conveying Sewage
Inspector notes: Liquid from garbage flowing out of a dumpster and grease trap holder in dumpster area with in large amounts onto the ground. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will call to clean up. ===Liquid from garbage flowing out of a dumpster area in large amounts onto the ground
5-402.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deli slicer in back area with heavy white organic matter on top of blade. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employees wash, rinse and sanitize. ====Clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Establishment main walk in unit is down at 55*F ambient. Establishment has ordered portable refrigeration unit truck. Truck ambient is 55*F-65*F with min/max thermometer. Both inside main walk in unit and refrigeration truck were tcs foods present. Establishment is waiting on parts to repair compressor of main walk in unit. Requested refrigeration truck be removed of any tcs foods and main walk in unit. ===All refrigeration units need to be at 41*F ambient temperature
4-301.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of black organic matter on top of deep fryers. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
67
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit with medium full size container of cooked peas and meat with no date marking. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per employee, could not recall when product was made. Directed to discard. Also observed 4 containers of cut cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon with date mark from 3/13; expired on 3/19; today is 3/20; directed employee to discard. Also observed inside reach in unit with medium size container of chicken salad from 3/11; expired on 3/17; today is 3/20; directed employee to discard. PIC discarded all expired tcs foods listed. =====A food shall be discarded if: it exceeds the 7 days at 41ᵒF. 3rd Consecutive violation
3-501.18
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit with medium full size container of cooked ham from 10/25 expired on 10/31; today is 11/4; cooked hot dog open container from 10/25; expired on 10/31; Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC discarded expired ham. Also inside walk in unit was small container of tuna salad from 10/25 expired on 10/31; also container of cooked egg salad from 10/26 expired on 11/1. Notified PIC, PIC discarded all expired tcs foods listed. =====A food shall be discarded if: it exceeds the 7 days at 41ᵒF. 2nd Consecutive violation
3-501.18
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at only hand sink station in side kitchen. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to restock. ===At all times every hand sink needs to be stocked with paper towels or hand drying provision
6-301.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed exposed wood inside mop sink sides on right and left wall. Missing cove base to left of three compartment sink. Missing tiles inside main walk in unit and freezer door. Notified Person In Charge (PIC)
6-201.11
74
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit with medium full size container of cooked ham from 9/6 expired on 9/12; today is 9/13. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC discarded expired ham. Also inside walk in unit was small container of tomato salsa from 9/6 expired on 9/12; also container of cooked egg from 9/6 expired on 9/12. Notified PIC, PIC discarded all expired tcs foods listed. =====A food shall be discarded if: it exceeds the 7 days at 41ᵒF
3-501.18
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Gardens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Gardens on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Gardens?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Gardens.
How does The Gardens compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
The Gardens most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has The Gardens' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gardens have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Gardens 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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