True Food Kitchen

15191 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited True Food Kitchen six times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Scottsdale restaurant scores 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a chef place raw beef patties on the grill with gloved hands. Then, without washing their hands observed the chef change their gloves and handle burger buns

2-301.14

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large container of watermelon lemonade/56°F over 12 inches deep (fresh watermelon juice) in the walk in produce refrigerator and a tightly covered container of kale juice/54°F. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined ambient temperature water is combined with lemons + watermelon juice around 11 AM and the kale juice was made around 12:50 PM. TCS foods must 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)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed cracked or missing floor or wall tiles throughout the ware washing area including below the three compartment sink and the mechanical dish machine

6-501.11

May 21, 2025

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a chef place raw beef patties on the grill with gloved hands. Then, without washing their hands observed the chef change their gloves and handle raw shrimp. Then, without washing their hands observed the chef change their gloves and handle ready to eat burger buns and chopped kale with their gloved hands

2-301.14

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a tightly covered container of cooked chicken/55°F in the walk in cooler on the top shelf. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the chicken was cooked 1.5 hours prior

3-501.15(B)

Feb 21, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature

Inspector notes: Observed consumer advisory on children’s menu for the grass-fed cheeseburger. According to advisory the burger may be cooked to order. Raw or undercooked comminuted meat cannot be offered on a children’s menu. Precluding undercooked foods from being offered on a children’s menu may result in increased protection to children from foodborne illness, particularly E. coli O157:H7, which can result in severe consequences in children. Please update menu without the consumer advisory prior to re-inspection, 2/21/25. Proof of correction may be sent electronically to inspector

3-401.11(D2)

Live animals present in food establishment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a customer bring in two dogs inside the establishment. Observed dogs walk through the establishment to reach the other side of the patio. Observed one of the dogs on the patio cushions. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined that staff did not verify the dogs were service animals. Establishment does not currently have a Dog Friendly Patio Permit with MCESD. Provided guidance for service animals and dog friendly patio permit. Discussed having staff verify if dogs are service animals

6-501.115

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked meatloaf/ 70°F cooling in the drawer coolers below the grill. According to the person in charge the meatloaf was cooling for 2 hours in the blast chiller and was moved to the drawer coolers. Drawer coolers are not designed for cooling TCS foods

4-301.11

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was True Food Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at True Food Kitchen on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does True Food Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

True Food Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has True Food Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at True Food Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at True Food Kitchen 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 True Food Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, True Food Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.

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