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Homewood Suites

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66 S Rockford Dr, Tempe 85288

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45805

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

91
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 26, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 49 (2 priority, 4 foundation, 1 core)Dec 16, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 8, 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 history10 on record

2026

Sep 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Kitchen was not operating at time of inspection; a Facilities Inspection was conducted instead.

2025

Oct 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed storing butter and cream cheese packets on ice/under refrigeration or under time as a control.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was observed open and operating. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive).

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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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed wash, rinse, and sanitize compartments at three-compartment sink not draining from basin when filled with water. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. All sinks were unclogged and were observed to be smooth draining at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed sanitize basin stopper at three-compartment sink broken, rendering basin unable to effectively hold water for sanitizing food-contact surfaces. 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. Discussed repairs with person-in-charge. Establishment was observed to have adequate sanitizing capacities. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law

May 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of 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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple cartons of raw pooled eggs stored directly above open packages of raw bacon and containers of overnight oats in standing refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE)

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed employee washing dishes in high temperature dish machine. The maximum observed water temperature at the plate level was 158.9*F after the third run. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Employees sanitized the dishes from the dish machine in the 3-comaprtment sink using quaternary ammonia with a measured concentration 200 ppm. PIC indicated they would call for service of the dish machine. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (3RD CONSECUTIVE)

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Repeat Violation 4-501.112 - Priority Foundation: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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.

2024

Dec 16, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Re-inspection date updated see INSP-138871-2024No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Dec 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Dec 4, 2024Routine2 priority4 foundation1 coreD°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a carton of raw whole shelled eggs stored directly above sour cream and ready to eat salad dressings in a stand-up refrigerator. Also observed an opened package of raw bacon stored directly above ready to eat overnight oats. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed employees washing dishes in high temperature dish machine. The maximum observed water internal water temperature at the plate level was 149.2*F. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Employees sanitized the dishes from the dish machine in the 3-comaprtment sink using quaternary ammonia with a measured concentration 200 ppm. Person in charge indicated they would call for service of the dish machine. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE)

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Repeat Violation 4-501.112 - Priority Foundation: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with internal temperatures between 44*F - 52*F in the two breakfast stand-up refrigerator in the establishment: yogurt, cream cheese, pre-cut honeydew melon, salsa, hardboiled eggs, milk, and shredded cheese. The person in charge indicated all of these foods were delivered the 12/3 or before and they do not take internal temperatures of foods in the units. The measured ambient temperatures of the units using a min/max thermometer was 45.1*F and 44.6*F after 15 - 30 minutes of measuring. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with internal temperatures between 44*F - 52*F in the two breakfast stand-up refrigerator in the establishment: yogurt, cream cheese, pre-cut honeydew melon, salsa, hardboiled eggs, milk, and shredded cheese. The person in charge indicated all of these foods were delivered the 12/3 or before and they do not take internal temperatures of foods in the units. The measured ambient temperatures of the units using a min/max thermometer was 45.1*F and 44.6*F after 15 - 30 minutes of measuring. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. These two units are 2 out of 3 of the establishment's refrigerators. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.13

Inspector's notes

The establishment did not have a functioning irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer at time of inspection. The establishment has a high temperature sanitization warewashing machine. The establishment must have a functioning available irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer to verify that their high temperature sanitization warewashing machine is reaching a minimum internal water temperature of 160*F at the plate level during the sanitizing cycle. Establishment must either repair or replace their nonfunctioning irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 12/05/24. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE)

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Repeat Violation 4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed faucet to sanitizer compartment of 3-comaprtment sink unable to dispense cold water due to cold water handle not functioning. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 12/05/24.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the drain piping for the ice well in the breakfast buffet indirectly plumbed to the floor drain using a flexible piping. Observed a buildup of pink, orange, and black organic in the flexible piping. Person in charge was informed that flexible piping is not approved and must be replaced with approved rigid piping such as PVC piping. Discussed regular cleaning of piping to ensure organic material does not buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Apr 26, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Donna Etchepare

Apr 9, 2024Routine2 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: when to wash hands A copy of the inspection report was emailed.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kathryn Scopa

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-501.112

Priority Foundation-4-501.112, Pf: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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 employees washing dishes; the inspector's min/max thermometer was run with the dishes 5 consecutive times and the maximum observed internal water temperature at the plate level was 147.7*F. The establishment did not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer at time of inspection. Person in charge was informed that for hot water sanitization in a warewashing machine there must be an observed internal water temperature of at least 160*F at the plate level. The 3-compartment sink was set up with quaternary ammonium sanitizer with a concentration of 200 ppm and dishes were sanitized in the 3-compartment sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.13

Priority Foundation-4-302.13, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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.>>>The establishment did not have a functioning irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer at time of inspection. The establishment has a high temperature sanitization warewashing machine. The establishment must have a functioning available irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer to verify that their high temperature sanitization warewashing machine is reaching a minimum internal water temperature of 160*F at the plate level during the sanitizing cycle. Establishment must either repair or replace their non-functioning irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer. RE-INSPECTION ON OR BEFORE 04/19/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Aug 4, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: observed high temperature dish washer with measured maximum final rinse temperature of 154.4*F after 6 consecutive cycles; rinse cycle was measured using min/max thermometer. Dish washer was not in use at time of inspection. Person in charge informed that dish washer was not meeting minimum 160*F final rinse temperature for sanitization. Person in charge indicated they would call for service on the machine; person in charge informed that they must sanitize utensils and equipment in 3- compartment sink until they observe a final rinse temperature of at least 160*F at the plate level.Discussed: time as a control policy, chemical/medicine storage, vomit/fecal accident clean up procedure A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jordan Harris,Award: A

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →