Thunderbird Adventist Academy

7410 E Sutton Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Thunderbird Adventist Academy has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Thunderbird Adventist Academy was last inspected on Sep 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

Thunderbird Adventist Academy's latest score of 100 sits above the Scottsdale average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed green and white organic matter growth on bread, cooked rice, sliced American cheese, and lettuce in the walk-in cooler. Observed black organic matter growth on cheese sauce and tomato sauce in the walk in cooler

3-101.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed three containers of cooked refried beans/ 46-49°F in the walk-in coolers. Beans were cooling in containers more than 4 inches deep and covered in tightly wrapped plastic wrap. Observed condensation on the interior surface of the plastic wrap. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the beans were cooked yesterday and had been cooling since

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed cut lettuce dated 3/20 and cooked vegetable soup dated 1/15. Observed cooked mac & cheese, diced tomato & onion salsa, cooked black beans, hard boiled eggs, and enchilada sauce (contains cooked tomatoes) with no date mark. After discussion with the person in charge it could not be determined when the ready to eat TCS foods were prepared

3-501.18

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build-up on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thunderbird Adventist Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thunderbird Adventist Academy on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Thunderbird Adventist Academy compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Thunderbird Adventist Academy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Thunderbird Adventist Academy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Thunderbird Adventist Academy have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thunderbird Adventist Academy 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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