Embassy Suites
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
74
Score
Embassy Suites, located at 4400 S Rural Rd in Tempe, AZ, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 3, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation and three minor violations related to food protection and cooling methods. Across six previous inspections, the facility has generally maintained a low-risk status.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Oct 30, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Oct 3, 2025 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM is required to be onsite during all hours of operation. PIC stated that they are in the process of signing up for the class. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed trays of raw bacon stored over trays of cooked sausage in the walk-in refrigerator. Informed PIC that all raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat foods at all times. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins and RTE foods at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of cooked sausage and potato salad cooling with plastic wrap covering the tops of the food and containers. Informed PIC that all TCS foods cooling need to remain uncovered until they have reached 41*F or below. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the drainpipes for the ice machine in the kitchen resting on the top of the floor drain. Informed PIC that the pipes need to be adjusted so that an air gap of at least one-inch is between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. Observed the sink at the server station in the breakfast area missing the spout of the faucet. Informed PIC that the faucet needs to be brought back into good repair. 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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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