Spark by Hilton Fountain Hills
B°17105 E Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02992
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 27, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge: freezing container for cream cheese and butter, instead of in refrigerator.Also inspected small retail space with TCS foods, in lobby.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
***Second Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
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No hand drying towels at handwashing sink. Hand drying towels were provided at time of inspection. Maintain all handwashing sinks supplied with hand drying towels at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
2025
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Inspector's notes
The person in charge onsite at the time of inspection is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
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At breakfast bar, observed individual cream cheese packages/64F and butter/64F being held in ceramic containers. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. The foods were within safe time parameters and were relocated to an alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Emailed operator guidelines for using time as a control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Apr 17, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At breakfast bar, observed individual cream cheese containers/66F being held in containers with a cold plate at the bottom. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Discussed options of using ice, smaller quantities of product, a different refrigeration unit, etc to maintain proper temperatures. The cream cheese packages were within safe time holding parameters and were relocated to a refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
2024
Nov 7, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 22, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure individual butter and cream cheese packages are maintained at or below 41F at breakfast bar. The single compartment handsink is approved for handwashing purposes only. Facility has changed name of business only to Spark by Hilton. The owner has not changed. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
No single use towles available in restroom. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
At the customer self-service breakfast bar, observed unpackaged bagels displayed without sneeze guard protection. Provide approved protection for unpackaged foods offered for consumer self-service. The PIC covered the bagels with plastic wrap at time of inspection. Inspector emailed guidance document. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.11 - Priority: Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
No sanitizer test strips available. Chlorine sanitizer was observed stored below the sink. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide appropriate sanitizer test strips for the chemical sanitizer used in the facility. Email inspector proof of corrective action within about a week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Apr 18, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager........The person-in-charge (PIC) is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility is advertising upcoming renovations and business change to Spark by Hilton. For renovations, a remodel application may need to be submitted to and approved by MCESD. If current ownership information is not correct or will be changing, a new permit to operate issued by MCESD will be required. Information is available online at: https://www.maricopa.gov/3973/PermanentFixed-BusinessesConfirmed the emailed report was received.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: A Heins
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.......At kitchen handwashing sink, observed no soap and only hand sanitizer supplied in the dispenser. After instruction, soap for handwashing was provided. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals.....In wiping cloth bucket, observed quaternary ammonium solution over 500ppm. Dilute to 150-400pmm, per label instructions. This solution was then diluted to 200ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable......Observed plastic wrap excessively peeling on the refrigerator door. Remove the peeling shrink wrap and maintain smooth, easily cleanable surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 8, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person-in-charge (PIC) on site is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager, and maintain the certificate available for review. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shayna Muzik,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Embargo Lbs: 0
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing......Observed a bag and a container of bagels in the handwashing sink. Discontinue storing items in the sink. Inspector removed the items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment.....Cabinet below the handwashing sink is in poor condition due to previous water damager, and the drain line below the handwashing sink is propped in place. Maintain in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →