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Fairfield Inn

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2520 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85004

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05942

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 9, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 21, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 8, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 11, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - packaged deli sandwiches); _______--Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display (i.e. - consumer self-service operations - apples)

2025

Aug 8, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice scoop sitting in ice bin with handle touching ice. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Mar 6, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed sanitizer bucket stored in main handwash sink located in kitchen. Person-in-charge (PIC) removed sanitizer bucket from handwash sink at time of inspection. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

2024

Jul 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.NOTE: Discussed chemical labelling and handwashing sink maintenance.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cream cheese spread, butter, boiled eggs, whipped cream stored at 70-74'F with no temperature control. Establishment uses time as control for breakfast buffet line, per PIC. PIC could not provide written policy for time as a control at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Provided time as control resources via email. /Provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection scheduled for 07/18/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed boiled eggs and opened milk container with no datemarking. PIC stated boiled eggs were made on 07/03 and milk container was opened on 07/06. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

Mar 18, 2024Routine1 coreA°

Reinspection conducted with Head of Maintenance, Furaneth.Copy of report was emailed to Management.No county legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability 1. Refinish cabinet base where chemicals are stored. :

Feb 21, 2024Routine2 coreA°

FD-23-05942. Re-inspection scheduled for 3-18-24 @ 11am.New owner re-inspection with manager, Chanel.Emailed report to Chanel.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained 1. Provide an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly upstream of RO filter system. RP will need a drain cup that is drained to hub drain at hand wash sink drain. If not able to install proper backflow for RO system, then the RO system will need to be removed. 2. Ensure drain from ice maker is braced to maintain 1 inch above floor drain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability 3. Refinish cabinet base where chemicals are stored. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Jan 9, 2024Routine2 coreA°

FD-23-05942. Permit Approved. Operating at time of inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 2-6-24 @ 1pm.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.New owner inspection with manager, Chanel.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed report to Chanel.All fruit must be purchase prewashed (apples) if not, then an NSF approved food prep sink will need to be provided with hot and cold water, indirectly drained to floor sink. Discussed possible options at time of inspection.A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Chantel C

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained 1. Provide an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly upstream of RO filter system. RP will need a drain cup that is drained to hub drain at hand wash sink drain. 2. Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve for all water fed drink machines. Must be plastic or stainless if fed by RO system. 3. Ensure drain from ice maker is braced to maintain 1 inch above floor drain. :

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

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability 3. Repair cabinet doors where necessary. 4. Refinish cabinet base where chemicals are stored. 5. In mop room, seal all holes. 6. Provide a dedicated water line for chemical dispenser at mop sink as discussed. 7. Extend FRP or other water proof material higher to above mop sink faucet. 9. Provide u-shaped toiled seat in restroom area. :

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 →

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