Holiday Inn & Suites

4401 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Holiday Inn & Suites has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in freezer by hand sink to have no lid. Food held in freezer is frozen and metal trays are used as a lid. Observed gasket in disrepair on stand up fridge that holds juices and milks. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Oct 6, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can opener and two food slicers to have dried food debris. 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

4-601.11(A)

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed non-continuously cooked chicken wings cold held at time of inspection. Person in charge stated wings are cooked in the oven to 135*F, cooled, then deep fried to 165*F. Non-continuous cooking of raw animal proteins requires prior approval of written procedures by department. Provided handouts for non-continuous cooking via email. Person in charge stated establishment will cease cooking chicken non-continuously

3-401.14(F)

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sauce hot held at 115*F. Person in charge (PIC) stated it had been heated up 15 minutes prior to inspection. 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 reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Sep 25, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed several pieces of kitchen equipment that are not used - waffle maker, deli slicer, etc - that have accumulated dust over time. Please remove unnecessary items to reduce accumulation of dust, dirt, and organic matter. Observed buildup of organic matter underneath bar. Please keep clean to reduce accumulation of dust, dirt, and organic matter

6-501.114

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon stored above cooked chicken, and raw chicken above ground beef patties in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that raw meats are organized by cooking temperatures, and cooked items go on top, then raw bacon, then raw beef patties, then raw chicken on the bottom

3-302.11(A1-2)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed several fruit flies by soda syrup boxes and mop sink

6-501.111(C)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several spoons stored as clean with visible food debris. Person in charge (PIC) stated items were washed in dishwasher the previous night. Spoons were moved to dishwashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized

4-602.11(E)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Jul 23, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several tongs stored as clean with visible food debris. Person in charge (PIC) stated utensils were washed in dishwasher the previous night

4-601.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed several fruit flies in kitchen by handwash sink by dishwashing machine, and also by coffee machine

6-501.111(C)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed puddle of coffee by coffee machine, with fruit flies in vicinity of puddle

6-501.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn & Suites on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn & Suites?

Across the inspection record, “equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn & Suites.

How does Holiday Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Holiday Inn & Suites most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Holiday Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn & Suites have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Inn & Suites 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 Holiday Inn & Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn & Suites is inspected around six times per year on average.

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