Thompson 105

10401 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Thompson 105, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use bar warewashing machine, no detectable chlorine sanitizer at dishware surfaces. After machine was primed and machine re-run, chlorine sanitizer with a concentration of 50-100ppm. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day, after exchanging out bottles of sanitizer, and after periods of inactivity
4-501.114(A-E)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In hot box holding unit near back side of rotisserie, reheated roast with an internal temperature of 85*F-90*F. Per employee, roast was reheated in oven within normal time parameters and used for sandwiches. Roast was moved to be reheated to 165*F. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods 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, cooked vodka sauce/ 60*F-70*F prepared and cooling in covered containers about 6 inches deep. Per employee, vodka sauce was prepared within normal time parameters. Employee moved vodka sauce to ice bath 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)
67
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the bar, observed no chlorine in the final rinse of the in-use dish machine. It was determined that detergent was being supplied to the final rinse. The solution was replaced with approved chlorine sanitizer, and proper chlorine concentration (50-100ppm) restored
4-501.114(A-E)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thompson 105 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thompson 105 on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thompson 105?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thompson 105.

How does Thompson 105 compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Thompson 105 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Thompson 105's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Thompson 105 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thompson 105 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Thompson 105 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thompson 105 is inspected around three times per year on average.