Hilton Garden Inn
A3422 E Elwood St, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09859
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Jan 23, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: please ensure a probe thermometer or bimetallic stem thermometer that is NSF or commercial equivalent is available at all times.
Inspector's notes
Hand washing sink at bar area is plumbed with hot water faucet handle on the right hand side of the sink. Hot water must be plumbed to the left-hand side faucet handle per IPC 2018 607.4 for consistency and safety. Please repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Aug 20, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed proper thawing techniques with PIC. Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.
Inspector's notes
Observed designated hand sink located behind the bar to be missing soap at time of inspection. Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed one box of strawberries with white-fuzzy organic growth throughout. Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
Observed a heavy accumulation of biomass inside the soda gun nozzle at the bar. Discussed cleaning frequency of soda guns with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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 a can of HotShot pesticide stored on the bottom shelf of the chemical rack adjacent to the mop sink at time of inspection. Discussed proper active pest control parameters with PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
May 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cleaning frequency of table-mounted can opener with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed mechanical dishwasher actively washing dishes with a chlorine sanitizer concentration measuring at 0PPM at time of inspection. PIC ran the machine 3-4 more times while priming the sanitizer and was unable to reach a concentration of 50-100PPM during the inspection. PIC scheduled a service request to address the issue at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to 3-comp sink area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ROP salmon stored in the bottom portion of the prep table closest to the service exit, in the thawing process while still in its original packaging. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Feb 13, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Observed all sinks (designated hand sink/prep sink/3-comp sink) in the kitchen area operating between 100-110'F or above at time of re-inspection. PIC stated that maintenance secured a faulty connection and installed a recirculation tank to meet peak water demands.
Feb 6, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cleaning frequency of non-food contact surfaces, and date-marking with PIC. Observed a heavy accumulation of food debris and dust on the surfaces of the warewashing area. Ensurethat area is clean, and maintained clean prior to next routine inspection. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 2/13/2025, to verify the correction of violation #50. Discussed imminent health hazards with PIC. Failure to correct violation #50 may result in County legal action.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment unable to produce hot water at the prep sink and designated hand sink which were tested at time of inspection: hand sink(68-72'F), prep sink(69-71'F). 3-comp sink was able to produce hot water by the end of the inspection. Discussed hot water requirements with PIC. Hot water generation and distribution systems must be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures, and review distribution systems to meet minimum hot water demands prior to re-inspection on 2/13/2025. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
2024
Oct 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed low-temp dishwasher with 0PPM chlorine sanitizer being dispensed onto dishes and flatware at time of inspection. PIC primed the sanitizer 3-4 times with no effect to the concentration. Discussed having the unit serviced prior to returning to daily use. Instructed PIC to set up 3-comp sink until dishwasher has been serviced and is able to dispense chlorine sanitizer onto food contact surfaces at 50-100PPM or per manufacturer's recommendations. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a leak coming from the faucet of the 3-comp sink. PIC stated that they have a work order scheduled to address the issue. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Mar 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed frequency of inventory checks, date-marking and First-In-First-Out (FIFO) with PIC.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Daniel Najera
2023
Nov 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Daniel Najera
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 →