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Hilton Garden Inn

B

7200 S Price Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86503

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

94
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 14, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 19, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 7, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 26, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Sep 22, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 10, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-206.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bottle of insect spray behind bar at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.11 - Priority: Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria

May 22, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed plumbing repair. Drain lines for all sinks should be made of durable, rigid material and hot water at 100-110F must be available at all hand washing sinks within 40 seconds.

Feb 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. 2) RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). 3) All spray bottles shall be labeled with common name.

2025

Sep 22, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) milk and milk derivatives shall be date marked for the date they were opened and discarded after 7 days or follow manufacturer's specifications. 2) mop buckets shall be dumped in the utility sink of the facility laundry room.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed salmon fillets thawing in the reach-in in the RO packaging. Informed PIC that fish in ROP needs to be removed fully from the packaging before thawing under refrigeration. PIC removed the salmon from ROP at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed scoops stored in dry ingredients without handles. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored upright above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jun 26, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. PIC informed that they are in the process of obtaining their certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed salmon fillets thawing in the reach-in in the RO packaging. Informed PIC that fish in ROP needs to be removed fully from the packaging before thawing under refrigeration. PIC removed the salmon from ROP at time of inspection. Observed raw chicken thawing in the prep sink in cool standing water. Informed PIC that food thawing in water needs to be thawed in cool running water. PIC turned on the water to properly thaw the chicken at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****

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Repeat Violation 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Inspector's notes

Observed the clear flexible wastewater line from the ice machine filters draining into the hand sink next to it. Informed PIC that the water needs to be draining directly into a floor drain. Place the flexible tube into a rigid pipe (PVC) and slope it the floor drain where the ice machine basin is draining. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

Feb 7, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC date marking TCS items shall be the date the package was open/product made plus 6 days for a total of 7 days.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed in the walk-in salmon fillets thawed in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Keep frozen. Remove from packaging to thaw under refrigeration." Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2024

Sep 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Updated with PIC time as control policy.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed in walk-in food items that are mushy, with dark spots and white fuzzy organic matter. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. The discarded items are: Basil, spinach, zucchini and jalapenos. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: No prepping and serving at time of inspection. A Facilities inspection was completed. Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Todd Manger

Jan 19, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Johnny Case

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals >>>Observed over 500 ppm quaternary ammonium (Quat) sanitizer solution in 3-compartment sink actively being used. Water was added to the 3-compartment sink to dilute to 150-400 ppm at the time of inspection. Quat sanitizer levels must be between 150-400 ppm, or per manufacturer's recommendation. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 14, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming 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.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Todd M.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. Observed raw beef stored above RTE mash potatoes in walk in. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw fish in cooler drawers. Discussed with PIC that food should be arranged in a way to prevent cross contamination. Guide was provided via email. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

This address holds 3 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.

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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 →