Zinc Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
95
Score
Zinc Bistro has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
Zinc Bistro's latest score is in line with the Scottsdale average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards on the cook line that were heavily scarred and stained from knife usage and food contact. Discussed with the person in charge that the boards should be smooth and free of cracks and crevices. Recommended have the boards planed or replaced
4-501.12
95
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a chef move burger buns that were toasting on the grill to a cutting board with their bare hands
3-301.11(B)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed four containers of house made demi-glace in the meat walk in cooler with internal temperatures between 51-52°F in containers more than 4 inches deep. After discussion with the person in charge and reviewing the date stamp it was determined the demi-glace was cooked yesterday and had been cooling since
3-501.14
74
Jun 6, 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 a small container of tomato puree mixture with a 5/15 date mark in the small drawer coolers near the meat walk in cooler. Observed a small container of cooked garlic in the meat walk in cooler with a 5/26 date mark
3-501.18
86
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 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 a tray of cooked mussels on the shelf directly below raw scallops and raw fish
3-302.11(A1-2)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No discard times were observed on the containers or the 4-hour time as a public health control (TPHC) logs for cream sauces being held at room temperature
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large plastic container of citrus directly in front of the only handwashing sink at the bar. Observed the handwashing sink being used as a dump sink at the bar. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so they are accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. The container of citrus was moved so the sink was accessible. All food debris in the handwashing sink was removed at time of inspection
5-205.11
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reviewed establishments shellstock tags from the last 90 days. Observed multiple shellstock tags without last sold dates. Last recorded sold date of the shellstock tags was 2/23/25
3-203.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile and small leak (rainwater) near the office in the kitchen. No overhead contamination observed
6-501.11
61
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chef handle raw chicken drumsticks with gloved hands. The chef then removed their gloves and then donned new gloves without washing their hands, and returned to the line to work with ready to eat foods
2-301.14
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At ice machine, observed a small accumulation of dark residue inside machine. Equipment for non-TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil. Person in Charge (PIC) instructed employee to sanitize inside of ice machine. Discussed with PIC cleaning frequency of non-TCS food equipment
4-602.11(E)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zinc Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zinc Bistro on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Zinc Bistro compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Zinc Bistro most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has Zinc Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zinc Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zinc Bistro 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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