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Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale North/ Perimeter Center

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8550 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale 85255

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-21122

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

91
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Sep 13, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 12, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)May 29, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 10, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Apr 10, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-603.12

Inspector's notes

Observed date-mark stickers on food storage containers stored as clean located on the racks in the ware-washing area and the prep area. Please ensure date-mark stickers are removed by the employees prior to being placed into the dish pit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning

2025

Sep 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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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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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Second Consecutive Violation. On cook line, in tall two door refrigerator, TCS foods (cooked alfredo sauce, cooked pork) with preparation date of 9/09, 2 days past expiration date. Cooked alfredo sauce and cooked pork were discarded. See embargo form. Discussed proper date marking of TCS foods, with preparation date as Day 1, with an additional 6 days for a total of 7 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

May 29, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: time as a public health control procedures and TCS foods using time control. For packaged foods, if temperature used, recommend using ice baths or small counter refrigerator.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

On cook line, in tall two door refrigerator, TCS foods (cooked macaroni, cooked chicken) with preparation date of 5/20, 3 days past expiration date and cooked pork without date marks on containers. Per employee, unknown preparation date of cooked pork. Cooked macaroni, cooked chicken, and cooked pork were discarded. See embargo form. Discussed proper date marking of TCS foods, with preparation date as Day 1, with an additional 6 days for a total of 7 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Jan 9, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Third 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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

On cook line, on prep table cooler, open personal drink cup. Employee removed personal drink cup. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

In two door reach in refrigerator, vacuum packaged frozen fish thawing in packaging. Manufacture packaging states frozen fish is to be removed from packaging and thawed under refrigeration. 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

2024

Sep 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employee: storage of raw vs ready to eat foods in reach in refrigerator. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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.

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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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

On cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs, then continued working with cooking utensils and plate for customer, without a proper handwash after contamination. Instructed employee to wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs before continuing with tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

May 9, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....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. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Nicholas Bermudez

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing ..............In two door reach in refrigerator, salmon thawing in package. Per manufacture guidelines on package, fish is to be removed from packaging when removed from freezer. Instructed employee to remove thawing salmon from package. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 1, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Maria Araujo

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. .........On dinner menu, consumer advisory statement at bottom of page without the asterisk, which is located on foods (salmon, steak) that may be undercooked. Asterisk was provided on menus at time of inspection. (A) Except as specified in ¶ 3-401.11(C) and Subparagraph 3401.11(D)(4) and under ¶ 3-801.11(C), if an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the PERMIT HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Sep 13, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed with employees and manager: time control policy.Also discussed potential remodel to the bar and/or kitchen area. Via email, provided online Maricopa County Plan Review remodel applicationCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....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 (3rd Consecutive Violation).Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #6, 2-301.14, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was discussed with the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Timothy Brophy

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. ...........On cook line, employee touched face and clothing, then donned gloves to work with food product without a proper handwash. Person in charge instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper handwashing and glove usage in the kitchen. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶ 2-403.11(B); (D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (F) During FOOD preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with FOOD; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. .........On dinner menu, consumer advisory statement at bottom of page without the asterisk, which is located on foods that may be undercooked. Asterisk was provided on menu at time of inspection. (A) Except as specified in ¶ 3-401.11(C) and Subparagraph 3401.11(D)(4) and under ¶ 3-801.11(C), if an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the PERMIT HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. .........In walk in cooler, hard boiled eggs out of shell/ 85*F prepared and cooling in shallow covered container. Hard boiled eggs were uncovered to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with employees. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3)Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →