Aloft
A951 E Playa Del Norte Dr, Tempe 85288
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59354
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed Preventative Pest Methods for bar area, Discussed importance of keeping handwashing sinks empty.
2025
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed proper handwashing with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at bar handsink and at handsink near bar cooler in back. 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. Person-in-charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sinks at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed active warewashing in dish machine in main kitchen test at 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer after multiple runs. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to three-compartment sink with approved sanitizer concentration to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. PIC stated a work order will be placed to repair dish machine and that three-compartment sink will be used until dish machine is repaired. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive).
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
May 22, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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
Inspector's notes
Observed active warewashing in dish machine in main kitchen test at 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer. Observed sanitizer bottle connected to dish machine empty. Person-in-charge (PIC) stated an order was placed to obtain additional sanitizer. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to three-compartment sink with approved sanitizer concentration to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. PIC stated three-compartment sink will be used until additional dish machine sanitizer can be obtained. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed floor drain next to main dish machine overflowing on to floor and not draining properly. Observed handsink at bar not properly drain and grey water from handsink come up from drain into adjacent dump sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC was able to have employee repair drains/piping. Floor drain and both sinks observed to be properly draining and not backflowing at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
2024
Nov 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
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May 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection. *3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: need for address or phone number on grab and go foods (updated labels had all information except address or phone number )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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Lorena Garcia
2023
Nov 30, 2023Re-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: Not Participating,Signer: Lorena Garcia
Nov 20, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection. *2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: 0,Signer: Lorena Garcia
Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.>>>Observed hand sink next to the ice machine with a non-functioning hot water handle and a maximum measured internal water temperature of 73*F. Person in charge indicated they have to replace the entire sink due to repairs that may have damaged the sink. The hand sink is the sole hand sink in the ice machine room. All hand sinks in the establishment must have a supply of hot and cold water, hand soap, and hand drying provisions. Re-Inspection 11/30/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels>>>Observed bagged ice in a grab and go freezer in the order area with no label. Also observed yogurt parfait and fruit cups in a grab and go refrigerator with a label with ingredients, discard date, and allergens. Person in charge indicated all of these foods were prepared in the kitchen. Person in charge was informed that all customer self service foods (such as grab and go foods) must be labelled with the following information: 1) Name of Product 2) Processor Name 3) Processor Address or Phone Number 4) Ingredients (if more than 2) 5) Approximate Weight 6) In English Establishment must label all grab and go food with the listed information above by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →