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Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort

5401 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85250

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03858

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 5 core)Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 9, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 9, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed plans to move the bar to where the coffee shop is currently located. Discussed submitting remodel/new permits applications as needed.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

No handwashing soap observed stocked at the bar 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 29, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 28, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 22, 2024Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Roman Banetero

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed beverage dispenser in bar with excessive organic matter build up inside the nozzle. Chef had staff member clean at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude any build up of soil or mold. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed 1 PVC drain line under the far end sink with the end of the pipe sitting below the flood rim of the floor drain. Chef took pictures and reported it to maintenance at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that the drain line should be elevated or trimmed so that the drain line is at least a 1" minimum air gap above the floor sink flood rims. All plumbing systems should be maintained in good repair to prevent cross connections. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Aug 22, 2023Routine5 coreA°

OC inspection for a Class 2 10+ E&D permit was conducted with executive chef Don M. by appointment. The establishment was open and operating at time of inspection. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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 602-506-6824.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Don Molinich

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination ------- Observed the ice well within 24" inches of the handwash sink. Please provide a splash guard to the left side of the handwash sink prior to the next routine inspection. All food and food contact surfaces within 24" of a handwash sink must have proper splash guards to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing -------- Observed multiple sink fixtures and fixed equipment that need to be re-caulked to the walls. Please re-caulk the units prior to the next routine inspection. All fixed equipment and sink fixtures that cannot be adequately spaced must be sealed to walls. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ------- Observed multiple indirect drains sitting within the flood rim of the floor sinks. Please elevate or trim the drain lines to provide 1" minimum air gaps above the floor sink flood rims. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair to prevent cross connections. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater ------- Observed the beer tower drain being plumbed into a plastic pitcher. Please replumb the drain to the nearby floor sink and provide a 1" minimum air gap. All non-TCS liquid waste must be plumbed indirectly to a floor sink to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ------ Observed the grout lines deteriorated in various areas of the tile flooring. Please regrout the areas, as needed, to ensure the flooring is flush and smooth. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable for cleaning and maintenance. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -------- Observed unsealed escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations throughout the area. Please caulk these areas with silicone. All gaps, cracks, holes, and penetrations must be properly sealed for cleaning and preventing pest harborage. 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 →