PlateScore

Hilton Garden Inn

A

11460 W Hilton Way, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-39633

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 14, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 2, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 20, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking procedures and cleaning frequency.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed ice build up around freezer door. Latch is not catching to allow door to fully close. Discussed repairing latch and removing ice build up. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Second Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Jul 15, 2025Routine3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed pink organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed increasing cleaning schedule with person in charge (PIC). 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of ice around freezer door in walk-in cooler. Per PIC, the latch was not fully catching to allow door to completely close. Discussed removing ice and repairing latch to allow door to close. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed water damage along base boards of bar. Discussed repairing area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Feb 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking procedures.

2024

Oct 2, 2024Routine3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Per Person in Charge (PIC), no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was onsite during the time of the inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of kitchen operation. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed pink colored organic matter along lip of drip pan inside ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed buildups of food debris and dust along floor of dry storage room. Floors of facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean dry storage floor prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct Prior to next Routine Inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jul 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 14, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by David B.Report emailed.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: Not Participating,Signer: David Berdeski

#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 build-up of organic matter on deflector in ice machine. Spoke with person in charge (PIC) about monitoring and cleaning the ice machine regularly to prevent growth of organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed two chemical spray bottles in bar area missing labels to indicate product. PIC labeled bottles at time of inspection. Discussed ensuring all working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are properly labeled with the common name of product. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 21, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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.Inspection rights signed by David B.Report emailed.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: Not Participating,Signer: David Berdeski

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →