Thunderbird Suites
B°7515 E Butherus Dr, Scottsdale 85260
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05925
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 1, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed datemarking and ice usage with drink cold plate in the bar. Bar was not in operation at the time of the inspection so facility inspection completed in that area.
Inspector's notes
Observed a spray bottle in the warewashing area of the kitchen unlabeled at the time of the inspection. Observed another unlabeled spray bottle in the bar. Bottle from the kitchen was discarded as person in charge was unsure of chemical. Bottle in the bar was Spic and Span and would be labeled by the person in charge at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed no handwashing sink signage at the bar at the time of the inspection. Signage should be provided for these types of sinks at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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
Observed soda nozzle in the bar accumulated with brown residue at the time of the inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. THIRD REPEAT VIOLATION.
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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cream cheese packets and whipped butter packets (package labeled keep refrigerated) on the counter near the breads, out at room temperature (60-63-'F) at the time of the inspection. Person in charge stated these items are placed back in the cooler after service. 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 with the person in charge using less of an amount during service and utilizing time as a temperature control, as service time is 4 hours, and discarding any items leftover, similar to what is done with milk, yogurt, salsa, shredded cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. Leftover packets would be discarded at the time of the service. 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.
2025
Nov 25, 2025Routine4 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed potential change from class 4 E&D 10+ to class 3 E&D 10+, will evaluate prior to/ during the next routine inspection after the person in charge discusses with ownership. Establishment has discontinued dinner service and it is no clear at this time if dinner service will resume.
Inspector's notes
Observed built up brown residue on the interior surface of the soda gun nozzle at the bar. Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed soda nozzle cleaning frequency. Please clean soda nozzles as frequently as necessary and prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed low temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection. After running and priming the dish machine multiple times, final rinse chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM each time. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will utilize the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces until the dish machine is repaired and maintains a chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed a large hole in the wall near the mop sink faucet handles where plumbing is exposed.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection. Repeat Violation: 7th.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Jul 30, 2025Routine4 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed built up brown residue on the interior surface of the soda gun nozzle at the bar. Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed soda nozzle cleaning frequency. Please clean soda nozzles as frequently as necessary and prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed low temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection. After running and priming the dish machine multiple times, final rinse chlorine concentration measured below 50 PPM each time. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will utilize the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces until the dish machine is repaired and maintains a chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed a large hole in the wall near the mop sink faucet handles where plumbing is exposed.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection. Repeat Violation: 6th.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Apr 23, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large hole in the wall near the mop sink faucet handles where plumbing is exposed.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 5th.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
2024
Nov 27, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintaining lids with straws on employee drink cups.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 4th.
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Repeat Violation 6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Aug 2, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly above oranges in the walk-in cooler.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection observed missing/ damaged floor tiles near the utensil closet and mop sink. Floors, floor coverings, walls, walls coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Please repair missing floor tiles prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 4th
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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 3rd.
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Repeat Violation 6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Apr 12, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Zeraie P
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Observed two bowls of salsa in the bar fridge with no date mark. After discussion with staff, the date the product was prepared/ removed from the original container could not be determined. Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods that are in a container or package that does not bear a date/day shall be discarded. The salsas were discarded at time of inspection. Discussed date marking requirements with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed the kitchen’s low temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection. Chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM in the final rinse. Observed the chlorine sanitizer line disconnected. Please repair the dish machine so the chlorine concentration is between 50-100 PPM in the final rinse. All utensils and glassware will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability At time of inspection observed missing/ damaged floor tiles near the utensil closet and mop sink. Floors, floor coverings, walls, walls coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Please repair missing floor tiles prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Repeat Violation Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Nov 9, 2023Routine2 priority2 coreC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency for bar ice well and soda gun. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ben W
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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. Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly above almond milk and oranges in the walk in cooler. Raw animal foods should be separated and arranged during storage, preparation, holding, and display from ready to eat (RTE) foods to prevent cross contamination. The eggs were moved by the chef to the bottom shelf at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Observed the kitchen’s low temperature dish machine in use at time of inspection. Chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM in the final rinse. Observed the chlorine sanitizer line disconnected. Please repair the dish machine so the chlorine concentration is between 50-100 PPM in the final rinse. All utensils and glassware will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability At time of inspection observed missing/ damaged floor tiles near the utensil closet and mop sink. Floors, floor coverings, walls, walls coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Please repair missing floor tiles prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-4-204.11, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 11, 2023Routine3 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager was present at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to person in charge. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Signer: Zeraie P,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: Not Participating
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability At time of inspection observed missing/ damaged floor tiles near the utensil closet and mop sink. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth, durable, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Please repair flooring prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food In the dry storage area, observed two containers filled with white powder which have been removed from the original container and stored in unlabeled containers. Food not readily identifiable on sight which has been removed from the original container shall be labeled with the common name. The containers were labeled as sugar and flour at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed the dish machine in the kitchen not in use at time of inspection with a chlorine concentration measuring at 0 PPM. Please repair the dish machine so the chlorine concentration is between 50- 100 PPM. All utensils and glassware shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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