Inspection Report

Business Name
Sophia's Kitchen
Business Address
17050 N THOMPSON PEAK PKWY SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255
Permit Number
FD-62606
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
5/8/2026
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Addl Notes: Observed container of house made carbonara sauce (cream based) with prep date of 5/1/26 in walk-in cooler. Notified person in charge, and sauce was discarded at time of inspection. Proper date marking and disposition was reviewed - ensure all required, open TCS foods are properly date marked and disposed. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 35

Description: Approved Thawing Methods Used

Comments:

3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Addl Notes: Observed multiple ROP packages of raw ahi tuna and mahi mahi fish in walk-in cooler thawing in original packaging, with label indicating that fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Notified person in charge, and instructed employees to remove fish from packaging/ properly thaw. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *Second Consecutive Violation

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Addl Notes: Observed open roll-up windows in bar area with no approved barrier protection such as screens or air curtain. Outer openings must be protected against entrance of pests and other potential contaminants. Provided information on obtaining barrier exemption at time of inspection. Ensure barrier exemption is obtained, or use other approved methods (screen, air curtain, keeping windows closed). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
This establishment is operating under a Stipulation agreement with MCESD. At the time of inspection, facility was found to be in compliance with agreement.
Provided barrier exemption information to establishment.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.