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Item 4
CITY COUNCIl
RiPORT
Meeting Date:
General Plan Element: 
General Plan Goal:
ACTION
May 19, 2026
Land Use
Support a diversity of businesses.
Liquor License Request for LL-0015-2026 Pho Cao Kitchen (391106). To consider 
forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses 
and Control for a new Application Series 12 (restaurant) State liquor license for an existing 
location and new owner.
OWNER
Pho Cao Kitchen LLC
APPLICANT CONTACT
Zody Huynn
LOCATION
7346 E. McDowell Road
REQUEST
The applicant is seeking a favorable recommendation on a Series 12 (restaurant) liquor 
license for an existing location with new owner. This has been a licensed location most 
recently operating with liquor since 2015 as a restaurant.
This liquor license allows the licensee to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for 
consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent 
(40%) of its total revenue from the sale of food.

City Council Report | Pho Cao Kitchen (391106)
The applicant has indicated that this establishment will serve liquor between the hours of 
11 a.m. and 10 p.m.; however, due to state liquor license processing requirements, they 
are not required to notify the city or the state if they change their hours of operation.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
Reliability and Location
A.R.S. Section 4.-203.A and R19-1-702 Granting a License for a New Owner for a 
Certain Location.
The capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant has been shown.
Restaurant
A.R.S. Section 4-205.02 and R19-1-206 Criteria for Restaurant Operations.
This owner intends to operate this location as a restaurant. This establishment is 3,395 
sq. ft. in size, plus an existing/proposed 880 Sq. ft. patio. The bar service area is 509 sq. 
ft. or 14% of gross floor area, and the kitchen area is 1,358 sq. ft. or 40% of the gross 
floor area; The operational characteristics and floor plan qualify as a restaurant.
Outdoor Patio
The existing patio on the southside of the building is 880 sq. ft. and does not encroach 
into the adjacent pedestrian walkway.
Zoning
This Site is zoned Highway Commercial (C-3). The C-3 district allows restaurants as a 
permitted use. The applicant has been notified of the city’s expectation that the 
business will operate as a restaurant.
Public Safety
Police Department: No Opposition 
Major life safety issues: None noted
Public Notice and Proximity
A.R.S. Section 4-201 .B. Petitions from Persons in Close Proximity.
The applicant has maintained the required posting notice for the State mandated 20- 
day period. No petitions or protests were received during the 20 (twenty) day posting 
period.
COUNCIL OPTIONS & STAFF RECOMMENDATION 
Council Options
The City Council has the option of recommending approval, disapproval or no 
recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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City Council Report | Pho Cao Kitchen (391106)
Staff Recommendation
Staff advises that the license request meets the criteria imposed for determining the 
capability, qualifications, and reliability of the applicant.
Next Steps
The City Council’s recommendation will be fonwarded to the Department of Liquor 
Licenses and Control for thejr consideration. If the application is approved by the 
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, the applicant should receive their license from 
the State within 105 days of original application.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT(S)
Jason McWilliams, Planning Technician, jmcwilliams@scottsdaleaz.gov 
Planning and Development Senrices
Matt Evans, Commander, mevans@scottsdaleaz.gov 
Special Operations Division
APPROVED BY
5/4/2026
Tim Curtis, AlCP, Current Planning Director 
480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Date
ATTACHMENTS
1. 
Map
2. 
State Application (Front Page, including menu)
3. 
Floor Plan
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State of Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Created 04/03/2026 @ 01:01:50 PM 
Local Governing Body Report
LICENSE
Number
Name:
State;
Issue Date:
Original Issue Date: 
Location:
Mailing Address;
Phone:
Alt. Phone: 
Email:
PHO CAO FOTCHEN 
Pending
Type:
Expiration Date:
012 RESTAURANT
7436 E MCDOWELL ROAD 
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 
USA
7436 E MCDOWELL ROAD 
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 
USA
(623)428-2173
(714)854-2616
PHOCAOKITCHEN@GMAIL.COM
AGENT
Name: 
ZODY QUEEN HUYNN
Gender 
Female
Correspondence Address: 7436 E MCDOWELL ROAD 
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 
USA
Phone: 
(714)854-2616
Alt Phone:
Email: 
HUYNHZODY@GMAIL.COM
OWNER
Name:
Contact Name:
Type:
A2CC File Number: 
Incorporation Date:
PHO CAO KITCHEN LLC 
ZODY QUEEN HUYNH 
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 
25028146 
State of Incorporation; AZ
03/04/2026
Correspondence Address: 7436 E MCDOWELL ROAD 
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 
USA
Phone: 
(623)428-2173
Alt Phone: 
(714)854-2616
Email: 
PHOCAOKlTCHEN@GMAIL.COM
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Appetizers
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A1. Crispy Rolls (Cha Gio) $10 
-Fried egg rolls VArith pork and veggies served with 
Vietnamese vinaigrette
A2. Soft Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon) $8.5 
-Fresh rice paper rolls with shrimp & steamed pork slices served with 
peanut sauce
A3. Soft Summer Rolls (Nem Nuong Cuon) $10 
-Fresh rice paper rolls with Vietnamese pork sausage served with 
peanut sauce
A4. Fries/Onipn Rings (Khoai Tay Chien/Cu-Hahh Chien) $8 
A5. Potstickers (Ha Cao Chien) $10
-Fried chicken dumplings served with pickled carrots and mixed soy 
sauce)
A6. Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Chien Nuoc Mam) $11 
-Fried chicken wings, Vietnamese style seasoned with fish sauce
A7. Spicy Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Chien Bo Cay) $11 
-Buffalo-style spicy chicken wings
A8. Spicy Lollipop Wings (Canh Ga Chien Mat Ong Cay) $12 
-Fried chicken wings with sweet and spicy sauce
A9. Fish Balls (Ca Vien Chien) $5 
-Deep fried fish balls and seafood balls 
A10. Fried Calamarl (Muc Chien) $12 
A11. Shrimp Cocktail (Tom Hap Cocktail) $11
A12. Fire*cracker Shrimp (Tom Chien Gion) $14 
-Breaded, deep fried shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce
A13. Fried Tofu (Dau Hu Chien) $10
■SenM ..dlh sweet ehill orepicy mayo sauce 
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(Go' Cton Ca) $12
-Fresh rice paper rolls with fried salmon senred with miso
A14. Vegetarian Egg Rolls (Cha Gio Chay) $10 
ginger sauce
-Crispy egg rods made of cabbage, carrots, sweet potatoes and taro a17. Imperial Rolls $12
A15. Buddha Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon Chay) $8.5 
marinated shrimp egg rolls. (6 pieces)
-Fresh rice paper rolls with tofu and avocado served with peanut 
A18. Spicy Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon Cay) $11
sauce 
-Fresh rice paper rods with BBQ pork and jalapenos served
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A19. Sweet Potato Fries (Khoai Lang Chien) $g 
A20. Chicken Tenders (Ga Lan Bot Chien) $9 
A21. Edamame $8 
A22. Sampler Platter $15
-2 egg rolls, 2 pot stickers, 2 imperial rolls. 2 chicken wings, 
and 2 fish balls
A23. Crab Puffs (Crab Rangoon) ,$9
-Cream chese imitation crab meat wrapped in wonton
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Entrees
E1. Cao’s Special Fried Rice $19 
(Com Chlen Dac Biet)
-House special fried rice with Chinese sausage, BBQ pork, and 
shrimp
E2, Fried Rice (w/ meat choice) $18 
(Com Chien Ga, Heo, Bo, hoac tom)
-House special fried rice -Fried rice with choice of chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp
E3. Grand Slam Fried Rice $19 
(Com Chien Dai Thanh)
-Fried rice with chicken, Chinese sausage, two chicken wings, 
and a fried egg on top
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E4. Salmon Fried Rice $25
-Fried rice with fried salmon served with a fried egg
E5. Pineapple Fried Rice $19 
(Com Chien Trai Thom)
-Fried rice with pineapple, chicken, and shrimp
E6. Shaken Beef $22
(Com Bo Luc Lac) w/ streamed rice 
Grand Slam Fried Rice
-Stir fried filet mignon steak, garlic, onion, and bell peppers
E7. Pork Chop Combo $20
(Com Suon Thap Cam) w/ steamed rice 
-Marinated BBQ pork chop served with egg roll, 2 chicken 
wings, and fried egg
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E8. Grilled Shrimp and Steak Plate $20 
(Com Tom Bo Nuong) w/ steamed rice 
-Seasoned grilled shrimp and sliced steak
Eg. Braised Pork Belly with Egg $19 
(Thit Kho HotGa)
-Served with pickled veggies and steamed white rice
EtO. Teriyaki Chicken $17 
(Com Ga Nuong) w/ steamed rice 
-Classic teriyaki chicken
Ell. Orange Chicken $18
(Com Ga Sot Cam) w/ steamed rice
-Chicken sauteed in a zesty orange sauce
El 2. Duck Stew Chinese Style $18.5
(MiVitTiem)
-Egg noodle soup with Chinese duck soup
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E13. Cao’s Clay Pot Special $19 
(ComTay Cam)
-Shrimp, tofu, Chinese sausage and veggies stir fried & placed 
atop steamed rice. Served in a clay pot, this is a traditional 
Vietnamese dish
E14 Kung Pao Chicken $18 >i
(Com Ga Kung Pao) w/ steamed rice
-Stir fried chicken with onions, peppers and spicy Kung Pao
Sauce. Topped with peanuts
E15. Stir-fried Noodles w/ Shrimp, Chicken & Pork $20
(Hu Tieu Hoac Mi Xao Bo/Heo/Ga)
Stir fried shrimp, chicken and pork & vegetables with choices 
of egg noodles or rice noodles
E16. Charbroiled pork and eggroll with vermicelli $18.5
(Bun Cha Glo Thit Tom Nuong)
-An eggroll, grilled pork and shrimp on a bed of lettuce and ver­
micelli; served with fish sauce 
Topped with peanuts
El 7. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup $18.5 
(Bun Bo Hue)
-Special Hue's noodles with beef, sausage, fish bails in beef 
broth
El 8. Chicken Curry $18 J
(Cari Ga) vir/ steamed rice
-■Yellow curry with marinated chicken, coconut milk, and carrots 
Topped with peanuts

E19. Salted Fish Fried Rice $22
(Com Ghien Ga Man)
-Salted fish (seasonal) and chicken fried rice.
E20. Vietnamese Sandwich $14 
(Banh Mi Thit Nuong, Banh Mi Ga)
-Baguette sandwich with charbroiled pork orterlyaki 
chicken, cucumber, butter, cilantro, pickled 
carrots, and jalapenos; served with a side of fries
E21. Lemongrass Chicken $18.5,^
(Ga Xao Xa bt) w/ steamed rice
-Sauteed chicken with lemongrass, onions, and garlic
E22. Lemongrass Beef w/ Vermicelli $20 ^ 
(BunBoXaOt)
-Lerhongrass beef on a bed of lettuce and vermicelli 
Topped with peanuts
E23. Carameiired Salmon Filet $22 
(Ga Kho To) w/ steamed rice 
-Salmon filet caramelized with onions, garlic, black pep­
per and fish sauce reduction 
Served,in a hot clay pot
E24. Mongolian Beef $21 >
(Bo Xao Mong Co) w/ steamed rice 
-Sliced filet mignon with garlic, and oiiions
E25. House Salad $10
-Mixed greens salad with house dressing.
-Add chicken $5 
-Add grilled shrimp (6) $6 
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Vegetarian Entrees
V1. Veggie Plate $17
(Com Chay)
-Steamed rice with stir-fried vegetables and tofu
V2. Veggie Fried Rice $18
(Com Ghien Chay)
-Fried rice with vegetables and tofu
V3. Vegetarian Stir Fried Noodles $18
(Hu Tleu Hoac Mi Xao Chay)
Stir fried veggies and tofu with choices of egg noodles 
or rice noodles
V4. Vegetarian Curry (Cari Chay) $17 
(Cari Chay) w/stearhed rice 
-Yellow cuny with tofu, lemongrass, coconut 
milk, taro and carrots 
Topped with peanuts
V5. Vegetarian Cao*s Clay Pot $18
(Com Tay Cam Chay)
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steamed rice

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