Zipps Sports Grill

8380 E Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Zipps Sports Grill has seven inspections in the public record. Zipps Sports Grill was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Zipps Sports Grill is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the left walk-in cooler with the attached freezer at the time of the inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed several food items (salsa roja, beer cheese and sweet jalapeno sauce) in deep covered containers in the walk-in cooler at 50-70'F at the time of the inspection. Foods were done being prepared about 2 hours prior. 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. Items were placed in an ice bath to rapidly cool at the time of the inspection

3-501.15(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth buckets throughout the establishment at 0PPM of quaternary ammonium at the time of the inspection. Upon review of the automatic dispenser, dispensing line seems to be clogged and not pulling product. Establishment switched to bleach to use temporarily until dispensing unit can be serviced/repaired

3-304.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed condensate leaking from the main walk-in cooler on the right and the walk-in cooler/freezer on the left at the time of the inspection. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Feb 3, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Marinara sauce in steam table measured 88 degrees F during inspection, item was reheated to be held over 2 hours prior and was discarded at time. New sauce was reheated and placed in water in steam table to properly hold. Please ensure food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen knives being stored pinched between prep tables on prep line. Please ensure utensils are stored in a clean dry location between uses

3-304.12

May 1, 2025

Routine

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

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mop sink equipped with a y-valve to split line between a hose with a spray nozzle and a wall mounted chemical dispenser. Both attachments blocked flow of water down stream from the atmospheric vacuum break (AVB) and the system was under full pressure. Y-valve and both attachments were disconnected at time. Please ensure only approved plumbing systems are used and AVB devices are not submit to constant pressure and abuse

5-202.11(A)

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pizza sold by the slice is held at ambient temperature using time as a control, however slices available did not have any make times recorded and there was no entry from the previous day either. Make times for current slices were documented at time. Please ensure all food items maintained using time as a control have their make times documented to ensure a timely discard

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed marinara sauce and chicken taco soup in hot holding at the cook line with internal temperatures of 88-96*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zipps Sports Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zipps Sports Grill on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zipps Sports Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zipps Sports Grill.

How does Zipps Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Zipps Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Zipps Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zipps Sports Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zipps Sports Grill 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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