Sonesta Select Tempe
A601 S Ash Ave, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment · Permit FD-81669
Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2025
Oct 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 9, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked breakfast sandwiches (bacon, egg, & cheese/sausage, egg, & cheese), cooked eggs, cream cheese, spinach with temperatures between 55 to 58*F at time of inspection. Per employee, all items were placed in the prep table the day prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by person in charge (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.
Inspector's notes
Observed water hook up near the mop sink with a y-valve with shut offs below the backflow preventer. Shut off valves may not be connected downstream from an AVB as contamination could occur. Chemical dispenser must have its own dedicated water line and an internal air gap back flow device installed. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
2024
Oct 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
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Mar 27, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Adane S.
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. - Observed no paper towels at any of the hand washing sinks in the back of house. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) and employee that paper towels must be always available at handwashing sink. PIC restocked single-use paper towels at all 3 handwashing sinks in the back of house. Discussed importance of providing hand drying provision to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC. Repeat violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
2023
Oct 31, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC
This establishment received a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive). Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: C,Signer: Jennifer M.
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. - Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink across from the stove top. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that paper towels must be always available at handwashing sink. PIC restocked single-use paper towels. Discussed importance of providing hand drying provision to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC. Repeat violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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. - Observed establishment made pickled onions in the walk-in with a prepped date of 10/17. Per employee, pickled onions are made hot and then cooled down. The pickled onions were embargoed at the time of inspection. Discussed date marking procedures with the PIC. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed the importance of discarding all RTE/TCS foods after 7 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System - Observed water hook up near the mop sink with a y-valve with shut offs below the backflow preventer. Observed two hoses from the y-valve with stops on both ends: left side was hooked up to a sprayer nozzle and left on. Observed right side connected to chemical dispenser. Shut off valves may not be connected downstream from an AVB as contamination could occur. Chemical dispenser must have its own dedicated water line and an internal air gap back flow device installed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
Nearby restaurants
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- 100Vib Tempe Roof Top BarA°511 S Farmer Ave · 130 m away
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- 90Snakes & LattesB°20 W 6th St · 180 m away
- 100AMC TheatresA730 S Mill Ave · 230 m away
- 81Pedal Haus BreweryB°730 S Mill Ave · 230 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →