Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
86
Score
Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 97, which Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee's 86 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use low temperature dish machine with 0ppm chlorine concentration with inspector and establishment test strips. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee restock sanitizer and primed twice. Unit is now at 100ppm. ===Food safe concentration of chlorine is 50ppm-100ppm
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee entered the kitchen from outside and went to handle food items and single service items without washing hands. The employee was asked to wash hands and did so. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES
2-301.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Cottage cheese, turkey, ham, and cooked eggs in the reach in cooler units without date marks. PIC voluntarily discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple trays of raw bacon stored over ham and raw sausage stored over cooked turkey in the reach in cooler. *(The bacon and sausage were stored on trays and the ham and turkey items were packaged.) PIC relocated the raw items to proper locations. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A3-8)
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open packages/containers of deli ham and ricotta cheese with no date mark in the reach in coolers. PIC was unsure when the ham was opened and discarded-see embargo form. PIC stated that the ricotta cheese was opened the previous week and provided a date mark. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.18
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Excess dust/soil residue present on on shelving units in the prep area, ceiling along the vents, and a fan in the prep area. Soil residue on the front of the hot holding and make like units in the cookline area. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. ** The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food
6-501.12
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine at 0ppm. PIC stated that the dish machine would be scheduled for repair, and that all dishes would be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions
4-501.114(F1-2)
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chocolate pudding item with 2-21 date mark, steak fries with no date mark, cooked chicken with no date mark, and franks with no date mark in the reach in cooler next to the back door area. PIC voluntarily discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.18
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSEUTIVE VIOLATION* Juice nozzles had excess soil residue in and around the nozzle area. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket with concentration at 0ppm. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions
3-304.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Four door each in cooler with minor leak inside the unit. (*Temp of unit was below 41F) Ensure that equipment is repaired properly
4-501.11
74
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice machine with brown residue along the ice plate area. PIC stated that machine would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two moist cloths stored on the prep table area next to the cookline area. PIC removed cloths. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution
3-304.14
90
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Juice nozzles had excess soil residue in and around the nozzle area. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket with concentration at 0ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Moist cloths stored on counter areas in the kitchen/prep areas. PIC removed cloths. Ensure that moist cloths are kept in proper sanitizing solution at all times while not in use to reduce potential bacteria growth. Second Consecutive Violation
3-304.14
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee.
How does Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee 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 Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee is inspected around five times per year on average.
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