Palomar Phoenix Hotel

2 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Southeast Asian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Palomar Phoenix Hotel, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Palomar Phoenix Hotel's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

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

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Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shut off spray nozzle attached to mop sink hose stored below flood rim line. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection and stored hose at least 1" above flood rim

5-202.13

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar handwash sink to have no paper towels as well as handwash sink in kitchen in dishwashing area. 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 hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed 2-door reach in fridge next to walk-in fridge to have an ambient temperature of 55*F (measured with min/max thermometer), with unit digital thermometer to read 40*F. Establishment will not store food in unit until it is repaired. 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 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed par-cooked burgers in prep cooler nearest to ovens at the time of inspection. PIC stated burgers are grill marked, cooled, and held prior to finishing for service on the grill. Discussed with PIC that non-continuous cooking requires prior approval of written procedures. Provided non-continuous documents to PIC at time of inspection. PIC instructed staff to fully cook all burgers at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC discontinuing non-continuous cooking until procedures are written and approved

3-401.14(F)

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar staff handle RTE garnish with bare hands. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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

3-301.11(B)

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed active warewashing at poolside bar. Chemical warewashing machine at pool bar observed to be dispensing chlorine concentration of less than 50ppm. PIC stated sanitizer solution was not hooked up properly and adjusted connection at time of inspection. Chlorine concentration reading 100ppm after adjustment by PIC. Food contact surfaces were rewashed again under proper sanitizer concentration. Chlorine sanitizer concentration shall be 50-100ppm. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

4-501.114(A-E)

Sep 24, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

Inspector notes: Observed the dishwashing machine located in the outside bar having a chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm. Person in charge states they will get it repaired as soon as possible. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels (50-100 ppm of chlorine) and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels to ensure food contact surfaces are being properly sanitized. Reinspection will be conducted on or before 9/20

4-501.114(A-E)

Food on display not protected from contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cut oranges and limes being out in the outside bar without being covered or protected from contamination at the time of inspection. These food items were being in contact with the mister water and were voluntarily discarded. Discussed the importance of protecting all garnishes from the environment/consumers by being covered

3-306.11

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter building up on the plastic tab located inside the of ice machine which was wiped off using an alcohol pad. Person in charge states they will clean the unit more frequently. Discussed the importance of cleaning these units frequently to prevent any build up of dust/organic matter

4-602.11(E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palomar Phoenix Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palomar Phoenix Hotel on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palomar Phoenix Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palomar Phoenix Hotel.

How does Palomar Phoenix Hotel compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Palomar Phoenix Hotel most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Palomar Phoenix Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palomar Phoenix Hotel have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Palomar Phoenix Hotel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Palomar Phoenix Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palomar Phoenix Hotel is inspected around four times per year on average.

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