Homewood Suites

66 S Rockford Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Homewood Suites appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wash, rinse, and sanitize compartments at three-compartment sink not draining from basin when filled with water. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. All sinks were unclogged and were observed to be smooth draining at time of inspection
5-205.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was observed open and operating. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cartons of raw pooled eggs stored directly above open packages of raw bacon and containers of overnight oats in standing refrigerator. 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)
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes in high temperature dish machine. The maximum observed water temperature at the plate level was 158.9*F after the third run. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Employees sanitized the dishes from the dish machine in the 3-comaprtment sink using quaternary ammonia with a measured concentration 200 ppm. PIC indicated they would call for service of the dish machine
4-501.112
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Dec 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a carton of raw whole shelled eggs stored directly above sour cream and ready to eat salad dressings in a stand-up refrigerator. Also observed an opened package of raw bacon stored directly above ready to eat overnight oats. 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)
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees washing dishes in high temperature dish machine. The maximum observed water internal water temperature at the plate level was 149.2*F. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Employees sanitized the dishes from the dish machine in the 3-comaprtment sink using quaternary ammonia with a measured concentration 200 ppm. Person in charge indicated they would call for service of the dish machine
4-501.112
Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Inspector notes: The establishment did not have a functioning irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer at time of inspection. The establishment has a high temperature sanitization warewashing machine. The establishment must have a functioning available irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer to verify that their high temperature sanitization warewashing machine is reaching a minimum internal water temperature of 160*F at the plate level during the sanitizing cycle. Establishment must either repair or replace their nonfunctioning irreversible registering temperature indicator/thermometer
4-302.13
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with internal temperatures between 44*F - 52*F in the two breakfast stand-up refrigerator in the establishment: yogurt, cream cheese, pre-cut honeydew melon, salsa, hardboiled eggs, milk, and shredded cheese. The person in charge indicated all of these foods were delivered the 12/3 or before and they do not take internal temperatures of foods in the units. The measured ambient temperatures of the units using a min/max thermometer was 45.1*F and 44.6*F after 15 - 30 minutes of measuring. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. These two units are 2 out of 3 of the establishment's refrigerators. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector notes: Observed faucet to sanitizer compartment of 3-comaprtment sink unable to dispense cold water due to cold water handle not functioning. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection
5-103.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the drain piping for the ice well in the breakfast buffet indirectly plumbed to the floor drain using a flexible piping. Observed a buildup of pink, orange, and black organic in the flexible piping. Person in charge was informed that flexible piping is not approved and must be replaced with approved rigid piping such as PVC piping. Discussed regular cleaning of piping to ensure organic material does not buildup
5-205.15(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homewood Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homewood Suites?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homewood Suites.

How does Homewood Suites compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Homewood Suites most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Homewood Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Homewood Suites have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homewood 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.