Days Inn and Suites Surprise
B12477 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85378
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-62332
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 history9 on record
2026
May 7, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an employee washing/rinsing/sanitizing dishware in a three-compartment sink with a Quat sanitizer concentration of >400ppm. Educated PIC that sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. PIC instructed employee to rewash all dishware in correct sanitizer concentration. Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
2025
Sep 24, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. PIC has provided evidence of test strips for the facility via email.
Sep 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed yogurt cubs being held in a reach-in drink refrigerator with an internal temperature of 48*F. Internal temperature registered with an internal probe thermometer. Ambient temperature of unit registered 54*F with a min/max thermometer. Per PIC all yogurt cups were placed in unit the night before. 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. Educated PIC that no TCS food items are to be placed in unit until unit is repaired to hold temperatures of 41*F or less. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed quat test strip rolls stained blue due to exposure to sanitizer. PIC was unable to provide backup test strips that were not damaged due to sanitizer exposure. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Second consecutive violation. Correct prior to re-inspection on 9/26/25..
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Repeat Violation 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 2, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Facility manager emailed pictures of quat sanitizer to go with quat test strips.
Apr 30, 2025Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility using quat solutions in sanitizer spray bottle. When tested, solution tested <150ppm using provided test strips. Upon inspection, wall quat dispenser did not have quat in container and facility did not have any quat at time of inspection. Facility did have a chlorine sanitizer, but did not have any test strips for the sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Educated PIC on how to use chlorine for sanitization per directions on sanitizer. Provide sanitizer test strips or more quat prior to re-inspection. Second consecutive. Correct prior to re-inspection on 5/13/25
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Repeat Violation 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 5, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine being used for sanitization in three-compartment sink. When asked for test strips PIC provided Quat test strips. Educated PIC that chlorine requires different test strips. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection or send proof via email . Correct prior to re-inspection on 12/16/24.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 a handwashing sink with no paper hand towels. When asked, PIC stated they were out of paper hand towels and they were on back order. Educated PIC that all handwashing stations require disposable hand towels for all employees to dry hands after washing. PIC was able to provide cloth hand towels for usage until delivery of paper towels. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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 TCS food on serving bar with an internal temperature of 61*F. Internal temperature registered with internal probe thermometer. Per PIC all TCS food was placed on bar approximately 4hrs prior when prep began. TCS food items included salsa and cheese. 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. 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.
Jun 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
At time of inspection kitchen was found to be closed and undergoing renovation. Upon speaking with general manager, dining area is undergoing light refinishing and updating of fixtures. Updating and resurfacing of public accommodations is being conducted with like-for-like replacement of flooring, bedding, and furniture. Facility is still providing bagged snack meals for patrons consisting of packaged goods and juice. Discussed with PIC when a remodeling permit is required and provided information on how to contact plan review. Copy of advisory emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Cynthia R.Inspection report emailed.Facility has not fully opened the kitchen for their continental breakfast and is serving to go bags of pre-packaged food items. 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,Signer: Cynthia Ruiz
2023
Sep 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Nel D.Inspection report emailed.Facility has not fully opened the kitchen for their continental breakfast and is serving to go bags of pre-packaged food items. 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,Signer: Nel Dana
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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 →