Tom's Thumb Car Wash

9393 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Tom's Thumb Car Wash has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw eggs being stored on shelf above onions, and lemons in walk-in cooler. Eggs were moved to safe location at time. Please ensure all raw animal product is stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** On cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hands, wiped hands on dry wiping cloth, then continued working with cooking utensils and ready to eat foods without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to discard dry wiping cloth, remove gloves, wash hands, don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination
2-301.14
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At main and bakery in use warewashing machine, no detectable chlorine sanitizer at dishware surfaces. Manager exchanged empty sanitizer bottle with full sanitizer bottle at bakery machine, both machines were primed and re-run with proper chlorine concentration of 50-100ppm. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution throughout the day, especially at start of day and after periods of inactivity and after exchanging bottles
4-501.114(A-E)
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use warewashing machine, employee handling dirty dishware then handling clean dishware without a proper handwash in between each task. Instructed employee to rewash dishware. Educated employees on handwashing after contamination and handwashing procedures. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination
2-301.14
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: In walk in freezer, boxes of food product stored directly on ground. Instructed manager to move boxes of food off of ground to prevent contamination. (A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
3-305.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Cutting boards deeply scored, not allowing for a cleanable surface. Resurfac or replace cutting boards. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Cutting surfaces such as cutting boards and blocks that become scratched and scored may be difficult to clean and sanitize. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms transmissible through food may build up or accumulate. These microorganisms may be transferred to foods that are prepared on such surfaces
4-501.12
78
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, in two door hot holding unit, cooked sausages/110*F-125*F, pulled pork/ 110*F out of internal temperatures. Per employee, sausages were reheated
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In bakery, at in use warewashing machine, employee handled dirty dishware, then handled clean dishware without a proper handwash in between tasks. Instructed employee to re-wash dishware then wash hands to continue with task. On main cook line, employee cracked raw shell egg with gloved hands, then changed gloves to continue working with ready to eat foods, without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and don new gloves. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom's Thumb Car Wash last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tom's Thumb Car Wash on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tom's Thumb Car Wash compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Tom's Thumb Car Wash most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Tom's Thumb Car Wash's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tom's Thumb Car Wash have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tom's Thumb Car Wash means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tom's Thumb Car Wash inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tom's Thumb Car Wash is inspected around four times per year on average.