Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport 12 times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Observed active ware washing occurring at time of inspection in the main kitchen with machine outputting 0 ppm of chlorine. Informed PIC that all ware washing must occur at the three-compartment sink until the machine is outputting an approved sanitizer concentration. PIC set up three-compartment sink and moved all food contact surfaces over to be washed, rinsed, sanitized at time of inspection. Observed active ware washing occurring at the bar ware washing machine with a sanitizer concentration output of 0ppm. Upon, further inspection the chemical bottle was empty. The bottle was filled, machine primes, and ran a few times with 0ppm being the final output. Informed PIC that all ware washing must occur at the three-compartment sink in the kitchen until the dish machine is dispensing an approved concentration. PIC moved all food contact surfaces to the kitchen at time of inspection. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels
4-501.114(A-E)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed flexible clear tubing used for the drain line of the ice bins at the bar and sunken into the floor drain below the flood rim. Informed PIC that the drain lines must be replaced with a rigid piping, slanted to the floor drain, and with at least a one-inch air gap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. 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
5-205.15(B)
82
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the bar, observed an employee grab a lemon wedge with their bare hands and place it on a customer drink. Drink went out to the customer too quickly that there was not enough time to prevent it from being served. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items
3-301.11(B)
86
Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy build up of grease and debris behind the fryers. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
95
Feb 4, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a cook grab a hamburger bun with their bare hand and placed it on a customers burger. Burger was stopped from being served and employee replaced the bun with gloved hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-301.11(B)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwashing machine providing chlorine sanitization levels of 10 ppm. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the 3 compartment sink at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels (50-100 ppm for chlorine) and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Reinspection will be conducted on or before 1/16
4-501.114(A-E)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the bar, observed the handwashing sink being blocked by a trash can and the bar door entrance, completely blocking off the handwashing sink. Employee relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. 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
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boiled eggs, in house artichoke dip, ham, and breakfast sausages (links and patties) not having date markings. 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). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection except for the breakfast sausages were voluntarily disposed of due to now knowing when they were made
3-501.17
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ROP salmon thawing in the walk in cooler but still in the reduced oxygen packaging. 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
3-501.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy build up of grease and debris behind the fryers. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
55
Jan 9, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat balls holding temperature at 90*F -103*F, PIC stated the food had been put on the stove to hot hold 2.5 hours prior to inspection. PIC was unsure of when the food became out of temperature. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Embargoed Meat balls
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport?
Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport.
How does Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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