Hilton Garden Inn
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
95
Score
Hilton Garden Inn appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Hilton Garden Inn's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink at bar area is plumbed with hot water faucet handle on the right hand side of the sink. Hot water must be plumbed to the left-hand side faucet handle per IPC 2018 607.4 for consistency and safety. Please repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one box of strawberries with white-fuzzy organic growth throughout. Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed designated hand sink located behind the bar to be missing soap at time of inspection. Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC. 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. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of HotShot pesticide stored on the bottom shelf of the chemical rack adjacent to the mop sink at time of inspection. Discussed proper active pest control parameters with PIC. 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
7-202.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy accumulation of biomass inside the soda gun nozzle at the bar. Discussed cleaning frequency of soda guns with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-602.11(E)
67
May 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 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 mechanical dishwasher actively washing dishes with a chlorine sanitizer concentration measuring at 0PPM at time of inspection. PIC ran the machine 3-4 more times while priming the sanitizer and was unable to reach a concentration of 50-100PPM during the inspection. PIC scheduled a service request to address the issue at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to 3-comp sink area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ROP salmon stored in the bottom portion of the prep table closest to the service exit, in the thawing process while still in its original 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
82
Feb 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector notes: Observed establishment unable to produce hot water at the prep sink and designated hand sink which were tested at time of inspection: hand sink(68-72'F), prep sink(69-71'F). 3-comp sink was able to produce hot water by the end of the inspection. Discussed hot water requirements with PIC. Hot water generation and distribution systems must be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures, and review distribution systems to meet minimum hot water demands prior to re-inspection on 2/13/2025
5-103.11
90
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed low-temp dishwasher with 0PPM chlorine sanitizer being dispensed onto dishes and flatware at time of inspection. PIC primed the sanitizer 3-4 times with no effect to the concentration. Discussed having the unit serviced prior to returning to daily use. Instructed PIC to set up 3-comp sink until dishwasher has been serviced and is able to dispense chlorine sanitizer onto food contact surfaces at 50-100PPM or per manufacturer's recommendations. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leak coming from the faucet of the 3-comp sink. PIC stated that they have a work order scheduled to address the issue. 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
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn.
How does Hilton Garden Inn compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Hilton Garden Inn most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Hilton Garden Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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