Moxy Hotel
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Moxy Hotel seven times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so Moxy Hotel trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple straws and citrus wedges in the handwashing sink closest to the check-in desk at time of inspection. 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 will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing
5-205.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak from the faucet at the mop sink at time of inspection. Observed multiple drainpipes throughout the kitchen and bar going directly into the flood rim of the floor drain at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about providing a 1" air gap above the flood rim of the floor drains throughout the facility. Also observed prep sink near kitchen entrance leak from hot water handle when cold water handle is turned on. 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. Repeat violation: 4th Consecutive
5-205.15(B)
86
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at both handwash sinks in bar area. All 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. Person in charge (PIC) provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety food items in walk-in refrigerator without a datemark: cheese sauce, cooked chicken, cooked bbq pork, and cooked peppers. PIC indicated food items were prepped on Saturday, 4 days prior. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink near cookline/office spray water from hot water handle when cold water handle is turned on. Also observed prep sink near kitchen entrance leak from hot water handle when cold water handle is turned on. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
78
Jul 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed prep sinks near stove and coffee maker leak from hot water and cold water handles when water turned on, respectively. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
95
Jul 29, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot brine pickled onions in walk-in refrigerator with a prep date of 7/13 and discard date of 8/12. Also observed containers of cooked ground beef, cooked pork, and queso on speed rack in walk-in refrigerator without a datemark. PIC states items were prepped over 1-2 weeks prior, placed in freezer, and removed from freezer on 7/22 to walk-in refrigerator. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Hot brining food items is considered a cooking step and must adhere to datemarking requirements, unless establishment has an approved variance. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector notes: Observed all sink fixtures in establishment with a maximum water temperature of 92*F. 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. 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 prep sinks near stove and coffee maker leak from hot water and cold water handles when water turned on, respectively. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
74
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed small cold-holding reach in unit next to dish machine at bar with an ambient air temperature of 49*F. Unit is not NSF approved. All TCS food items were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Establishment observed to have adequate refrigeration. Operator was recommended to utilize NSF-approved refrigeration located at the bar across from the dish machine
4-301.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed prep sinks near stove and coffee maker leak from hot water and cold water handles when water turned on, respectively. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
86
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee use a beverage cup to scoop ice out of the ice well for beverages behind the bar. Observed hands come in contact with ice. Employee failed to wash their hands prior to scooping ice after checking guests into the hotel. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Discussed using approved utensils to handle ice to avoid inadvertent hand contact with RTE beverage ice. Employee burned ice and sanitized ice well
3-301.11(B)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with internal temperatures between 46*F - 48*F in the small beverage refrigerator in bar: milk, whipped cream, and bloody Mary mix. PIC indicated these foods had been in the unit overnight and they did not verify the internal or ambient temperatures todays. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 58.1*F. PIC indicated they would no longer be using this unit for cold holding of TCS foods and will use another refrigerator in the bar for holding TCS foods. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moxy Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moxy Hotel on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moxy Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moxy Hotel.
How does Moxy Hotel compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Moxy Hotel most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Moxy Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moxy Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moxy Hotel 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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