The Mission Restaurant

3815 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The Mission Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Scottsdale restaurant scores 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dirty rice, browned butter, and garlic cream sauce in walk-in cooler seven days or more past the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed a large plastic cambro of cooked tomato-based salsa at 70-81*F. Per manager it had been cooling for 3.5 - 4 hours. Establishment did have an ice wand in the deep container but the ice wand had melted. Discussed proper cooling procedures and monitoring cooling with PIC. Salsa was embargoed

3-501.14

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, the bar handwashing sink was blocked by a box of limes, induction burner, and an empty lime cambro. The handwashing sink must be kept easily accessible at all times of bar operation

5-205.11

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the bar, observed 6 bottles of various juices and cocktail mixes stored directly in the ice used for consumption. Ice was discarded and bottles were moved to the cooler

3-303.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: This is the 2nd consecutive violation. In the walk in cooler, observed a box and a carton of whole, raw eggs stored on the shelf above ready to eat, cooked meats. Chefs moved eggs to proper storage

3-302.11(A1-2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the bar, observed a catch tray and food debris in the handwashing sink. The handwashing sink must not be used as a dump sink and only used for handwashing. Employee removed the catch tray and food debris

5-205.11

Aug 13, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a crack on the three compartment sink drain board. Three compartment sink faucet does not stop leaking while turned off. Observed a leak in the spraying sink by the dishwashing machine. All plumbing fixtures must remain in good repair. Please have these fixtures repaired

5-205.15(B)

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed several open cartons of raw, whole eggs stored on the shelf directly above raw green beans and ready to eat salsas

3-302.11(A1-2)

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen dishwashing machine at less than 50 ppm of chlorine upon initial inspection and after 2 fresh cycles. Dishwashing machine must be kept at a minimum of 50ppm of chlorine and kept in the concentration range as stated on the container. Until unit is testing at 50-100 ppm, establishment will be utilizing the 3 compartment sink for all dishwashing

4-501.114(A-E)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Behind the food prep table by the walk in cooler, observed 20+ roaches. Establishment must remain free of pests. Reviewed pest control with PIC

6-501.111(C)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Mission Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Mission Restaurant on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Mission Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Mission Restaurant.

How does The Mission Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

The Mission Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has The Mission Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Mission Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Mission Restaurant 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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